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How to Say "demand" in Spanish

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demanda

/deh-MAHN-dah//deˈmanda/

nounB1general
Use 'demanda' when referring to the economic or market need for a product or service.
Several colorful hands reaching eagerly toward a single, perfect red apple resting on a pedestal, illustrating high market demand.

Examples

La demanda de coches eléctricos ha crecido mucho este año.

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

Si sube el precio, la demanda suele bajar.

If the price goes up, the demand usually falls.

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

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

Always Feminine

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

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.

mercado

mer-KAH-doh/meɾˈkado/

nounB1general
Use 'mercado' when discussing the needs of the job market or a general consumer base.
A simple storybook illustration showing two hands exchanging a shiny gold coin over a stylized, brightly colored map of the world, symbolizing global commerce.

Examples

El mercado laboral necesita más ingenieros.

The labor market needs more engineers.

La caída del precio afectó al mercado global de petróleo.

The price drop affected the global oil market.

Specific Markets

To talk about specific types of markets, you usually combine 'mercado' with an adjective (e.g., 'mercado global') or another noun (e.g., 'mercado de valores').

Using 'mercado' for 'store'

Mistake: “¿Hay un mercado cerca? (When asking for a financial market)”

Correction: Only use 'mercado' for a store or grocery place if the context is clear. In a formal setting, always specify the type of market, like 'mercado bursátil' (stock market).

presión

nounA2general
Use 'presión' when the English word 'demand' implies expectations or stress placed upon someone.

Examples

Siento mucha presión en el trabajo para terminar el proyecto.

I feel a lot of pressure at work to finish the project.

Demanda vs. Mercado

Learners often confuse 'demanda' and 'mercado' because both relate to needs. Remember that 'demanda' is typically for goods or services in an economic sense, while 'mercado' refers to the needs within a specific sector like the job market.

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