English–Spanish

“demanding” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/eksiˈxente/

Example

El jefe es exigente con los horarios.

The boss is demanding about working hours.

Illustration for exigente (demanding)

How to say “demanding” in Spanish

“Demanding” in Spanish is exigente.

A very high standard with a narrow margin for error.

Full entry for exigente: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with exigente

El trabajo era exigente pero me ayudó a mejorar.

The job was demanding but it helped me improve.

Tips for using exigente

  • Used about people it highlights strict expectations and little tolerance, and when used about oneself it often conveys ambition rather than complaint.

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