reclamare
to claim, to demand
verb reh-klah-MAH-reh Rare
Origin: From Latin 'reclamare' (to cry out against).
Also means
to complain, to make a complaint
Usage Note
Reclamare is a partial false friend: it means 'to demand' or 'to make a formal complaint', NOT 'to reclaim' property (that is recuperare or rivendicare). Reclamare un diritto means to assert a right. The noun il reclamo is a formal complaint, as in presentare un reclamo (to file a complaint). Uses avere as auxiliary.
Examples
"Ha reclamato i suoi diritti davanti al giudice."
Natural Translation
He claimed his rights before the judge.
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