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demanda

/deh-MAHN-dah/

demand

Several colorful hands reaching eagerly toward a single, perfect red apple resting on a pedestal, illustrating high market demand.

In economics, demanda refers to 'demand' or the desire for goods and services.

demanda(noun)

fB1

demand

?

economic/market need

Also:

request

?

strong request or requirement

📝 In Action

La demanda de coches eléctricos ha crecido mucho este año.

B1

The demand for electric cars has grown a lot this year.

Si sube el precio, la demanda suele bajar.

B2

If the price goes up, the demand usually falls.

Hay una gran demanda de personal cualificado en el sector tecnológico.

B2

There is a great demand for qualified personnel in the technology sector.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • alta demanda – high demand
  • curva de demanda – demand curve (economics)

💡 Grammar Points

Always Feminine

Remember that 'demanda' is always a feminine noun, so you must use 'la' (the) or 'una' (a) before it.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing with 'Pregunta'

Mistake: "Using 'demanda' when you mean a simple question."

Correction: 'Demanda' implies a strong need or a formal requirement; use 'pregunta' for a simple question.

⭐ Usage Tips

The Supply/Demand Pair

This word is almost always paired with its opposite, 'oferta' (supply), when talking about the market: 'la ley de oferta y demanda'.

A figure wearing a simple black robe sits behind a large wooden desk, observing two figures standing opposite each other. One figure is holding a rolled-up legal document, symbolizing a lawsuit.

When referring to legal action, demanda translates to 'lawsuit'.

demanda(noun)

fB2

lawsuit

?

legal action

,

legal claim

?

formal complaint

Also:

suit

?

court case

📝 In Action

El abogado presentó la demanda ayer por la mañana.

B2

The lawyer filed the lawsuit yesterday morning.

Ganaron la demanda después de un largo juicio.

C1

They won the lawsuit after a long trial.

Recibimos una demanda por incumplimiento de contrato.

C1

We received a legal claim for breach of contract.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • pleito (dispute, litigation)
  • denuncia (complaint (often criminal))

Common Collocations

  • presentar una demanda – to file a lawsuit
  • interponer una demanda – to lodge a complaint (formal)

💡 Grammar Points

Key Verbs

When talking about starting a lawsuit, the most common verbs are 'presentar' (to file) or 'poner' (to put/file). For winning, use 'ganar' (to win).

⭐ Usage Tips

Legal Context Clues

If you see 'demanda' used alongside words like 'juez' (judge), 'abogado' (lawyer), or 'juicio' (trial), it almost certainly means 'lawsuit'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: demanda

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'demanda' in its economic sense?

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Word Family

demandar(to demand, to sue) - verb
demandante(plaintiff, claimant) - noun

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.