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    Exigente (en. Demanding)

    /eks'i.xen.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That demands a lot of effort or quality.
    The teacher is very demanding with his students.
    El profesor es muy exigente con sus alumnos.
    That has elevated standards.
    The client is demanding regarding the quality of the product.
    El cliente es exigente en cuanto a la calidad del producto.
    That does not settle for less.
    She has a demanding taste in fashion.
    Ella tiene un gusto exigente para la moda.

    Etymology

    From Latin exigēns, exigentis, meaning 'demanding'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be demanding
    To have high standards or to be rigorous.
    ser exigente
    demanding in tastes
    To have very specific or selective preferences.
    exigente en gustos

    Related Words

    demand
    Quality of being demanding.
    exigencia
    to demand
    To demand something firmly.
    exigir
    rigorous
    Characterized by severity or demand.
    rigoroso

    Slang Meanings

    A person who does not accept less than the best.
    My boss is very demanding at work; he always wants us to deliver our best.
    Mi jefe es un exigente en el trabajo; siempre quiere que entreguemos lo mejor.
    Someone who does not tolerate mediocrity.
    She is very demanding with her friends; she does not like superficial people.
    Ella es muy exigente con sus amigos, no le gusta la gente superficial.