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    Exigen (en. Demand)

    /eˈxi.ɣen/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To force someone to act or provide something.
    The circumstances demand a quick response.
    Las circunstancias exigen una rápida respuesta.
    To require something in an imperative manner.
    Customers demand high-quality service.
    Los clientes exigen un servicio de alta calidad.
    To compel someone to fulfill an obligation.
    Life sometimes demands difficult decisions.
    La vida a veces nos exigen decisiones difíciles.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'exigere', which means 'to demand' or 'to claim'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they demand results
    They request that results be obtained.
    exigen resultados
    no excuses are accepted
    Justifications are not accepted.
    no se exigen excusas
    they demand attention
    They require that attention be given to them.
    exigen atención

    Related Words

    demanding
    That requires a lot of effort or attention.
    exigente
    to demand
    To request something imperatively.
    exigir
    demandability
    The quality of what can be demanded.
    exigibilidad

    Slang Meanings

    There is no option: you must do it.
    When it comes to work, the boss always says that they 'demand' results, there's no option.
    Cuando se trata de trabajo, el jefe siempre dice que 'exigen' resultados, no hay opción.
    To be very strict about something.
    In this class, the teacher 'demands' a lot, so you have to study hard.
    En esta clase, el profesor 'exigen' mucho, así que hay que estudiar duro.