assert

to say something firmly and confidently, especially when you are stating a fact or opinion that other people may not agree with

afirmar, sostener, declarar

• assert that-clause

Collocations assert one's rights · assert a claim

• She asserted her right to be treated as an equal.

  Ella afirmó su derecho a ser tratada como igual.

to say something firmly and confidently, especially when you are stating a fact or opinion that other people may not agree with

insistir en, sostener firmemente

• assert that-clause

Collocations assert one's independence · assert a point of view

• He asserted his independence from the party.

  Él insistió en su independencia del partido.