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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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