Demanda (en. Demand)

/deˈmanda/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Requirement or request made to an authority.
The demand was filed in court.
La demanda fue presentada en el juzgado.
Legal action that someone brings against another person.
He filed a lawsuit for damages.
Presentó una demanda por daños y perjuicios.
In the economic field, request for a good or service.
The demand for electronic products has increased.
La demanda de productos electrónicos ha aumentado.

Etymology

From Latin 'demandare', meaning to charge or entrust.

Common Phrases and Expressions

class action
Legal action filed by a group of people with common interests.
demanda colectiva
labor demand
A worker's request to a court for labor violations.
demanda laboral
market demand
Level of request for goods or services in the market.
demanda de mercado

Related Words

claimant
Person who files a lawsuit.
demandante
defendant
Person against whom a lawsuit is filed.
demandado
claim
action of claiming something, similar to a lawsuit.
reclamo

Slang Meanings

Request for a favor or help.
I made a demand to my friend to help me with the move.
Le hice una demanda a mi amigo para que me ayude con la mudanza.
Tension among colleagues to meet expectations.
I feel a great demand from the team to achieve results.
Siento una gran demanda por parte del equipo para lograr resultados.