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exigente

ek-see-HEN-te/eksiˈxente/

“exigente” means “demanding” in Spanish (describing someone who expects a lot).

demanding, exacting

Also: picky, tough
Adjectivem or fB1
A stern teacher in a classroom carefully inspecting a student's work with a magnifying glass.

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Mi profesor de matemáticas es muy exigente con la tarea.

A2

My math teacher is very demanding with the homework.

Ser un atleta profesional es una carrera muy exigente.

B1

Being a professional athlete is a very demanding career.

No seas tan exigente contigo mismo; lo hiciste bien.

B2

Don't be so tough on yourself; you did well.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • flexible (flexible)
  • tolerante (tolerant)
  • indulgente (easy-going/lenient)

Common Collocations

  • un jefe exigente – a demanding boss
  • un trabajo exigente – a demanding job
  • ser exigente con – to be demanding with/towards

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "exigente" in Spanish:

exacting→picky→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: exigente

Question 1 of 3

How do you say 'She is a demanding teacher'?

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👥 Word Family▼
exigir(to demand) — Verb
exigencia(a demand/requirement) — Noun
exigible(enforceable/required) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'exigens,' which comes from the verb 'exigere' meaning 'to drive out,' 'to finish,' or 'to demand.' It shares the same roots as the English word 'exacting.'

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: exigeantItalian: esigentePortuguese: exigente

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'exigente' for objects?

Yes! You can describe a task, a job, or a situation as 'exigente' if it requires a lot of focus, skill, or effort.

Is 'exigente' the same as 'estricto'?

They are close, but 'estricto' usually means following rules perfectly, while 'exigente' means requiring high quality or a lot of effort.

Is it used differently in Spain vs Latin America?

No, the word is used and understood exactly the same way across all Spanish-speaking countries.