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reclamación means complaint; claim — a common term in Travel Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: April 13, 2026

✈️ Travel Spanish

reclamación

noun • /[rreh-klah-mah-see-ON]/

complaint; claim

Example:

Presenté una reclamación por el retraso.

I filed a complaint about the delay.

🧠 What does reclamación mean?

A formal expression of dissatisfaction or a demand for something believed to be owed, typically following a problem or unmet expectation. In travel contexts, it often refers to lodging a complaint about a service or product, or making a claim for compensation due to an issue such as lost luggage, a faulty booking, or an unsatisfactory experience.

📚 Extra examples

  • Presenté una reclamación en el hotel por la habitación equivocada.
    I filed a complaint at the hotel for the wrong room.
  • La aerolínea procesó mi reclamación por el equipaje perdido.
    The airline processed my claim for lost luggage.
  • Si no está satisfecho con el servicio, tiene derecho a presentar una reclamación.
    If you are not satisfied with the service, you have the right to submit a claim.
  • Hubo varias reclamaciones de los clientes sobre el retraso del vuelo.
    There were several customer complaints about the flight delay.

💡 Did You Know?

The verb form, 'reclamar', means to claim, demand, or complain. It is derived from Latin 'reclamare', meaning 'to cry out against'.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "reclamación"

Synonyms: queja, demanda, pleito, protesta
Opposites: aceptación, conformidad, satisfacción

🔍 See more travel spanish words

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'complaint' or 'claim' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'complaint' or 'claim' is reclamación.
How do you pronounce 'reclamación' in Spanish?
The pronunciation is reh-klah-mah-see-OHN.
How do you use 'reclamación' in a sentence?
A reclamación is used to express dissatisfaction or to make a formal demand. For example, 'Hice una reclamación sobre el servicio deficiente' (I made a complaint about the poor service).
What is the English translation of 'reclamación'?
The English translations of 'reclamación' are 'complaint' and 'claim'.
Does 'reclamación' change for gender or number?
As a noun, 'reclamación' is feminine. It can be singular ('la reclamación') or plural ('las reclamaciones').
Is 'reclamación' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'reclamación' is a common word used in various contexts, especially when dealing with services, consumer rights, and travel.
Does 'reclamación' have slang or double meanings?
Typically, 'reclamación' does not have slang or significantly different double meanings. Its primary meanings relate to formal complaints or claims.
Is 'reclamación' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The core meaning and usage of 'reclamación' are generally consistent across Spain and Latin America. While specific phrasing might vary slightly, the word itself is widely understood.

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