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How to Say "they demand" in Spanish

The Spanish word forthey demandis pidenB1 level.

English → SpanishB1
verbB1formal
to require strongly
A storybook illustration of a person standing on a crate, pointing forward with a powerful, demanding gesture and a stern facial expression.

Examples

Los manifestantes piden un cambio en la ley de vivienda.

The protestors are demanding a change in the housing law.

Las Naciones Unidas piden más ayuda humanitaria para la región.

The United Nations appeals for more humanitarian aid for the region.

Strong Requests Trigger the Subjunctive

When 'piden' is used to demand or request strongly, the verb that follows usually needs the special 'subjunctive' form: 'Piden que el presidente actúe' (They demand that the president act).

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