Exigimos (en. Demand)
/eɡsiˈximos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To demand something firmly.
We demand better working conditions.
Exigimos mejores condiciones laborales.
To request with authority.
We demand an immediate response.
Exigimos una respuesta inmediata.
To claim something that is considered a right.
We demand respect for our rights.
Exigimos respeto a nuestros derechos.
Etymology
From Latin exigĕre, which means 'to claim' or 'to demand'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
we demand justice
We ask that justice be done.
exigimos justicia
we demand changes
We demand modifications to the current situation.
exigimos cambios
we demand answers
We ask for clarifications or explanations.
exigimos respuestas
Related Words
exigir
To demand or request something firmly.
exigir
exigencia
Force or pressure for something to be fulfilled.
exigencia
demandar
To formally request something.
demandar
Slang Meanings
To demand urgently.
Today we are going to demand a solution.
Hoy vamos a exigir que nos den una solución.
To ask for something insistently.
It's not fair; we demand to be heard.
No se vale, exigimos que nos escuchen.