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How to Say "taxing" in Spanish

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estresante

/es-tre-SAN-te//estɾeˈsante/

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Use 'estresante' when the taxing situation causes significant stress or pressure, often related to work or intense situations.
A person sitting at a desk overflowing with large piles of paper, holding their head in their hands.

Examples

Mi nuevo trabajo es muy estresante.

My new job is very taxing.

Tengo un trabajo muy estresante.

I have a very stressful job.

Planear una boda es muy estresante para muchas parejas.

Planning a wedding is very stressful for many couples.

Vivir en el centro de la ciudad puede ser estresante por el ruido.

Living in the city center can be stressful because of the noise.

One Form for All

This word ends in -e, which means it doesn't change for boys or girls. You can say 'un hombre estresante' and 'una mujer estresante' without changing the ending.

Thing vs. Person

Use 'estresante' to describe the situation or thing that CAUSES the stress. To describe how a person FEELS, use 'estresado' instead.

Feeling vs. Causing

Mistake: “Estoy estresante.”

Correction: Estoy estresado (I am stressed) vs. Mi trabajo es estresante (My job is stressful). Use 'estresante' for the cause, 'estresado' for the feeling.

demandante

/deh-mahn-DAHN-teh//ðemanˈdante/

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Use 'demandante' when the taxing situation requires a lot of effort, attention, or resources, often implying a continuous drain.
A hiker struggling to climb a very steep and rocky mountain path while carrying a heavy backpack.

Examples

Este proyecto es demasiado demandante para mí.

This project is too taxing for me.

Tengo un jefe muy demandante que siempre quiere todo para ayer.

I have a very demanding boss who always wants everything by yesterday.

Ser padre es un trabajo demandante pero gratificante.

Being a parent is a demanding but rewarding job.

El entrenamiento para el maratón fue extremadamente demandante.

The marathon training was extremely taxing.

One Form for All

This adjective ends in '-e,' which means it stays the same whether you are talking about a man or a woman (el jefe demandante / la jefa demandante).

Don't use 'demandoso'

Mistake: “Mi trabajo es muy demandoso.”

Correction: Mi trabajo es muy demandante.

Stress vs. Effort

Learners often confuse 'estresante' and 'demandante' by using 'estresante' for any difficult task. Remember that 'estresante' specifically implies stress, while 'demandante' focuses more on the high level of effort or resources required.

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