manifestación

demonstration

noun mah-nee-fehs-tah-SYOHN Less Common

Origin: From Latin 'manifestatio', from 'manifestare' (to make clear).

Also means

manifestation

Usage Note

Manifestación most commonly refers to a public protest or rally in everyday Spanish, slightly more often than its English counterpart 'manifestation'. Salir a una manifestación means 'to go out to a protest'. In a broader sense it can mean an outward expression or sign of something (una manifestación de alegría). The related verb is manifestar (to demonstrate, to express).

Examples

"Miles de personas participaron en la manifestación."

Natural Translation

Thousands of people took part in the demonstration.

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