exige
ek-SEE-heh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Mi jefe exige puntualidad todos los días.
A2My boss demands punctuality every day.
Este deporte exige mucho esfuerzo físico.
B1This sport requires a lot of physical effort.
¡Exige tus derechos!
B1Demand your rights!
💡 Grammar Points
The G-to-J Spelling Change
Even though 'exige' uses a 'g', the first-person 'yo' form and the special forms for wishes change to a 'j' (exijo, exija) to keep the sound consistent.
Using 'que' after Exige
When you say 'someone demands that someone else do something,' the second verb needs a special form: 'Él exige que yo vaya' (He demands that I go).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't confuse with 'demanda'
Mistake: "Using 'demanda' for every demand."
Correction: In Spanish, 'demanda' is often used for legal lawsuits. For a strong personal request, 'exige' is much more natural.
⭐ Usage Tips
Talking about Difficulty
Use 'exige' when a task is hard. Instead of saying 'The exam is hard,' you can say 'The exam demands a lot' (El examen exige mucho) to sound more advanced.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: exige
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'exige' to mean 'requires'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'exige' always sound aggressive?
Not necessarily! While it is strong, it can also simply mean that a situation requires something, like 'this recipe requires time' (esta receta exige tiempo), which isn't aggressive at all.
Is 'exige' used for commands?
Yes, it can be the 'tú' command. If you tell a friend '¡Exige lo que es tuyo!', you are telling them 'Demand what is yours!'