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demandante

deh-mahn-DAHN-teh/ðemanˈdante/

demanding

Also: challenging, taxing
Adjectivem or fB1
A hiker struggling to climb a very steep and rocky mountain path while carrying a heavy backpack.

📝 In Action

Tengo un jefe muy demandante que siempre quiere todo para ayer.

B1

I have a very demanding boss who always wants everything by yesterday.

Ser padre es un trabajo demandante pero gratificante.

B1

Being a parent is a demanding but rewarding job.

El entrenamiento para el maratón fue extremadamente demandante.

B2

The marathon training was extremely taxing.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • trabajo demandante – demanding job
  • físicamente demandante – physically demanding
  • horario demandante – demanding schedule

plaintiff

Also: claimant, petitioner
Nounm or fB2formal
General
A person standing behind a wooden podium in a courtroom setting, gesturing towards a judge's bench.

📝 In Action

El demandante presentó pruebas contundentes contra la empresa.

B2

The plaintiff presented strong evidence against the company.

La parte demandante exige una indemnización económica.

C1

The claiming party demands financial compensation.

El abogado del demandante habló durante dos horas.

B2

The plaintiff's lawyer spoke for two hours.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • querellante (complainant/prosecutor)
  • acusador (accuser)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • parte demandante – the plaintiff party
  • abogado demandante – plaintiff's attorney

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "demandante" in Spanish:

challenging→claimant→demanding→petitioner→plaintiff→taxing→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: demandante

Question 1 of 3

If you are suing a company for a broken product, you are the:

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📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'demandare', which originally meant 'to entrust' or 'to hand over'. Over time, it evolved to mean asking for something with authority, leading to our modern legal and personality descriptions.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: demandeurEnglish: demanding

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'demandante' and 'exigente'?

They are very similar. 'Exigente' is usually used for people (a strict teacher), while 'demandante' is more common for tasks or situations (a taxing job), though they are often used interchangeably for bosses.

Does 'demandante' always involve a lawyer?

No. If you're using it as an adjective (meaning 'demanding'), it has nothing to do with law. It only involves lawyers when used as a noun meaning 'plaintiff'.

Can I use 'demandante' for a physical workout?

Yes! You can say 'un entrenamiento muy demandante' to describe a workout that leaves you exhausted.