rebellious

BrE /rɪˈbɛliəs/ AmE /rɪˈbɛliəs/

adjective en → es

1 DISOBEDIENT [attributive], [predicative] B1

not willing to obey rules or accept authority; showing a desire to oppose or fight against control

rebelde, desobediente

  • be rebellious

Collocations rebellious teenager · rebellious attitude

  • He was a rebellious child who often broke the rules.

    Era un niño rebelde que rompía con frecuencia las reglas.

2 REVOLUTIONARY [attributive], [predicative] B2

showing a desire to change or overthrow an existing system, especially one that is seen as unfair or oppressive

revolucionario, rebelde

  • be rebellious against

Collocations rebellious movement · rebellious ideas

  • The group was seen as a rebellious force in society.

    El grupo fue visto como una fuerza rebelde en la sociedad.