Spanish Conversation · Level 74
60 words
Spanish word
demandar
Pronunciation
IPA/demanˈdaɾ/
Meaning
- verbcall for
Example
Los vecinos demandan más seguridad en el barrio.
The neighbors are calling for more security in the neighborhood.
More examples
Los clientes demandan respuestas rápidas.
Customers demand quick responses.
Core concept
A forceful request insisting on action or delivery.
Common phrases
demandar respeto
demand respect
demandar cambios
demand changes
demandar atención
demand attention
Similar words
pedir: Ask for an item, favor, or help in a simple, often polite manner.
exigir: Demand something forcefully on the basis of a right, law, or justified claim.
reclamar: Complain about a problem and request correction, compensation, or an explanation.
solicitar: Formally request something, often through written or official channels.
Definition in Spanish
Exigir o pedir con firmeza a alguien que haga o entregue algo.
Word origin
Loaned through Old French demander from Latin demandare (de- 'away' + mandare 'to order'), the verb carries the sense of insistently asking or requiring someone to act or hand over something.
Usage tips
- When demanding an action, Spanish commonly uses 'demandar que' followed by the subjunctive.