queja

Definitions of queja
  1. noun
    popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs and feet
    synonyms: gruñido, quejica, regaño, urogallo
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    types:
    urogallo
    large black Old World grouse
    grigallo
    male black grouse
    type of:
    ave de caza
    any bird (as grouse or pheasant) that is hunted for sport
  2. noun
    an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
    synonyms: ay, crujido, gemido, gruñido, lamento, protesta, quejido, quejumbre, retobo, rezongo
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    type of:
    expresión
    the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
  3. noun
    informal terms for objecting
    synonyms: retortijones
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    type of:
    objeción, protesta
    the speech act of objecting
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