This is the 6101st most frequent Spanish word.
alegan
"They argue" or "they allege."
In this context, 'alegan' is used to mean 'to claim' or 'to assert' in a formal manner.
Los estudiantes alegan que necesitan más tiempo para completar la tarea.
The students claim that they need more time to complete the assignment.
Here, 'alegan' conveys the meaning of 'allege,' referring to formally stating that something occurred.
Ellos alegan que sus derechos fueron violados durante el proceso.
They allege that their rights were violated during the process.
In this example, 'alegan' means 'to claim' or 'to excuse oneself,' highlighting the use of the term in providing a reason for an action.