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    Exigir (en. Demand)

    /eksˈi.xir/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To request something in an authoritarian manner.
    The teacher demands that students submit their homework on time.
    El profesor exige que los estudiantes entreguen la tarea a tiempo.
    To claim a right or obligation.
    The workers demand better working conditions.
    Los trabajadores exigen mejores condiciones laborales.
    To impose a need or requirement.
    This job requires much effort and dedication.
    Este trabajo exige mucho esfuerzo y dedicación.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'exigere', which means 'to pull out' or 'to demand'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to demand accountability
    To request that someone assume their duty or commitment.
    exigir responsabilidades
    to claim a right
    To claim what one has the legal or rightful entitlement to.
    exigir un derecho
    to demand justice
    To demand that the law be upheld or rights respected.
    exigir justicia

    Related Words

    requirement
    Action of demanding.
    exigencia
    claim
    Written or verbal demand made to request something.
    reclamo
    imposition
    Action of imposing something on someone.
    imposición

    Slang Meanings

    To ask firmly for something.
    In the meeting, he did not hesitate to demand what was rightfully his.
    En la reunión, no dudó en exigir lo que le correspondía.
    To claim something forcefully.
    I don't like to demand, but this time I can't stay silent.
    No me gusta exigir, pero esta vez no puedo quedarme callado.