demanda
“demanda” means “demand” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
demand
Also: request
📝 In Action
La demanda de coches eléctricos ha crecido mucho este año.
B1The demand for electric cars has grown a lot this year.
Si sube el precio, la demanda suele bajar.
B2If the price goes up, the demand usually falls.
Hay una gran demanda de personal cualificado en el sector tecnológico.
B2There is a great demand for qualified personnel in the technology sector.
lawsuit, legal claim
Also: suit
📝 In Action
El abogado presentó la demanda ayer por la mañana.
B2The lawyer filed the lawsuit yesterday morning.
Ganaron la demanda después de un largo juicio.
C1They won the lawsuit after a long trial.
Recibimos una demanda por incumplimiento de contrato.
C1We received a legal claim for breach of contract.
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Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'demanda' in its economic sense?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin verb *demandāre*, which meant 'to entrust' or 'to commit.' Over time, in Spanish, it evolved to mean asking for something forcefully or formally, leading to its current meanings of 'demand' and 'legal claim.'
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (c. 13th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'demanda' the same as 'demand' in English?
Yes, primarily. It means 'demand' in the sense of market need (e.g., 'high demand'). However, it also has a very common specialized meaning in Spanish, which is 'lawsuit' or 'legal claim', especially when used in formal contexts.