Demandas (en. Demands)
/de.man.das/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Legal requirement presented before a court.
The lawyer presented the demands on behalf of his client.
El abogado presentó las demandas en nombre de su cliente.
Requests or applications made in various contexts.
The workers' demands were addressed by the company.
Las demandas de los trabajadores fueron atendidas por la empresa.
Demands made in a conflict situation.
The demands of the agreement were not fully met.
Las demandas del acuerdo no fueron cumplidas completamente.
Etymology
From Latin 'demandare', which means 'to send' or 'to entrust'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
social demands
Requirements of society to improve living conditions.
demandas sociales
labor demands
Demands related to the workplace.
demandas laborales
demands for justice
Requests that seek equity and fairness in a judicial context.
demandas de justicia
Related Words
demand
Formal request presented before an authority.
demanda
claim
Act of demanding what is considered just or correct.
reclamación
request
Formal request made to a person or entity.
petición
Slang Meanings
Claim or demand in an informal context.
They made demands at the meeting, but they were not taken seriously.
Hicieron demandas en la reunión, pero no fueron tomadas en serio.
Urgent demand on a specific issue.
His demand about the party was clear: he wanted more food.
Su demanda sobre la fiesta fue clara: quería más comida.