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    Exigía (en. Demanded)

    /eɡˈsi.xi.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Demand or require something insistently.
    She demanded respect in her workplace.
    Ella exigía respeto en su lugar de trabajo.
    Ask firmly or severely.
    The teacher demanded that all assignments be submitted on time.
    El profesor exigía que todos los trabajos estuviesen a tiempo.
    Require a particular effort or condition.
    That sport demanded a lot of dedication and training.
    Ese deporte exigía mucha dedicación y entrenamiento.

    Etymology

    From Latin exigere, meaning 'to lift, to claim'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    report a demand
    Indicate that a firm request is being made.
    denunciar una exigencia
    demand loudly
    Ask for something with great force and in a loud voice.
    exigir a gritos
    demand compliance
    Demand that what has been promised is fulfilled.
    exigir el cumplimiento

    Related Words

    demand
    Necessity or demand made upon someone.
    exigencia
    demanding
    That requires a lot of effort or attention.
    exigente
    demandability
    Quality of what can be demanded.
    exigibilidad

    Slang Meanings

    Insist on something
    She is always demanding that we arrive on time.
    Ella siempre está exigiendo que lleguemos a tiempo.
    Put to the test
    The final exam really demanded a lot from us.
    El examen final realmente exigía mucho de nosotros.