How to Say "in demand" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “in demand” is “demandado” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Este es el modelo de teléfono más demandado del año.
This is the most in-demand phone model of the year.
Los ingenieros son profesionales muy demandados actualmente.
Engineers are very sought-after professionals currently.
Fue un servicio muy demandado durante las vacaciones.
It was a very requested service during the holidays.
Matching the Thing
Since this describes a noun, it must match in gender and number. For a popular shirt, use 'camisa demandada'. For popular books, use 'libros demandados'.
Past Action vs. Description
When you use this with 'ser' (to be), it usually describes the popularity level of something (e.g., 'El café es muy demandado').
Demanding Personality
Mistake: “Saying 'él es demandado' to mean a person is bossy or demanding.”
Correction: Use 'exigente' for a person who makes many demands or is bossy. 'Demandado' means others are asking for that person/thing.
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