How to Say "insists on" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “insists on” is “exige” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi jefe exige puntualidad todos los días.
My boss demands punctuality every day.
Este deporte exige mucho esfuerzo físico.
This sport requires a lot of physical effort.
¡Exige tus derechos!
Demand your rights!
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).
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.
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