manifestar
to express
verb mah-nee-fehs-TAHR Common
Origin: From Latin manifestare (to make clear).
Also means
to demonstrate
Usage Note
Manifestar means 'to express or state' an opinion or feeling (manifestó su apoyo) but in its reflexive form manifestarse it means 'to protest' or 'take part in a demonstration'. The noun manifestación likewise covers both a public statement and a protest march. This double life makes it essential in political and journalistic Spanish.
Examples
"El ministro manifestó su preocupación."
Natural Translation
The minister expressed his concern.
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