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    Exigió (en. Demanded)

    /eks'i.ɣjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To demand with rigor or authority.
    The boss demanded that everyone submit the report on time.
    El jefe exigió que todos entregaran el informe a tiempo.
    To request forcefully or insistently.
    The teacher demanded improvements in her students' work.
    La profesora exigió mejoras en el trabajo de sus alumnos.
    To claim what is considered fair or necessary.
    The citizens demanded greater rights and freedoms.
    Los ciudadanos exigieron mayores derechos y libertades.

    Etymology

    From Latin exigere, which means 'to draw out, extract, claim.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    demand more than can be given
    To ask for an effort or performance that exceeds a person's capabilities.
    exigir más de lo que se puede dar
    demand an explanation
    To ask for explanations or clarifications about a situation.
    exigir cuentas
    demand respect
    To demand that one's rights and dignity be recognized.
    exigir respeto

    Related Words

    demanding
    One who demands a lot or has high standards.
    exigente
    they demand
    Third person plural of the present indicative of demand.
    exigen
    demand
    A demand or requirement made of someone.
    exigencia

    Slang Meanings

    To demand informally or colloquially.
    In the meeting, people demanded to improve working conditions.
    En la reunión, la gente exigió mejorar las condiciones de trabajo.
    To ask for something in a joking tone.
    I jokingly demanded that he bring me a coffee.
    Le exigí que me trajera un café, pero en broma.