No. 6,101 in Spanish
alegan
"They argue" or "they allege."
In a sentence
Los estudiantes alegan que necesitan más tiempo para completar la tarea.
The students claim that they need more time to complete the assignment.
In this context, 'alegan' is used to mean 'to claim' or 'to assert' in a formal manner.
Ellos alegan que sus derechos fueron violados durante el proceso.
They allege that their rights were violated during the process.
Here, 'alegan' conveys the meaning of 'allege,' referring to formally stating that something occurred.
Algunos trabajadores alegan estar enfermos para no asistir al trabajo.
Some workers claim to be sick to avoid going to work.
In this example, 'alegan' means 'to claim' or 'to excuse oneself,' highlighting the use of the term in providing a reason for an action.
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