What is the Spanish word for "rebellious"?

Learn how to say "rebellious" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

rebellious

Spanish

rebelde

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Alternative translations of "rebellious"

insumiso
refractario
sublevado
revoltoso

Examples of how to use "rebellious" in Spanish

English
She was a very rebellious teenager.
Spanish
Ella era una adolescente muy rebelde.
English
The rebellious teenager painted graffiti on the wall.
Spanish
El adolescente rebelde pintó graffiti en la pared.
English
She wore a rebellious smile and walked away.
Spanish
Ella llevaba una sonrisa rebelde y se alejó.
English
His rebellious actions worried his concerned parents.
Spanish
Sus acciones rebeldes preocuparon a sus padres preocupados.
English
The teacher handled the rebellious student with patience.
Spanish
El profesor manejó al estudiante rebelde con paciencia.

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