Spanish Conversation · Level 138
44 words
Spanish word
demandante
Pronunciation
IPA/demanˈdante/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)plaintiff
Example
El demandante presentó pruebas en el juicio.
The plaintiff presented evidence at the trial.
More examples
La versión del demandante se difundió en los medios.
The plaintiff's version was spread in the media.
Core concept
Individual who brings a complaint in court.
Common phrases
la versión del demandante
the plaintiff's version
la postura del demandante
the plaintiff's position
Similar words
litigante: Acts as a litigant in a dispute, taking part in and arguing a lawsuit.
reclamante: Makes a claim demanding compensation for loss or contractual breach.
querellante: Initiates criminal charges by lodging a formal accusation in court.
Definition in Spanish
Designa a quien inicia un proceso legal para reclamar un derecho, una reparación o una indemnización.
Word origin
An agent noun from the verb demandar ('to sue') plus -ante, a suffix inherited from Latin that marks the doer of the action.
Usage tips
- Mainly a formal legal term often found in documents and court reports, while everyday speech may prefer phrases like 'la persona que presentó la demanda'.