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How to Say "they required" in Spanish

The Spanish word forthey requiredis pidieronB2 level.

English → SpanishB2
VerbB2formal
stating a necessary condition
Three people standing together with determined expressions, raising their fists in unison towards a large building, symbolizing a strong demand.

Examples

Los manifestantes pidieron la renuncia del presidente.

The protesters demanded the president's resignation.

Las autoridades pidieron que se investigara el caso a fondo.

The authorities required that the case be investigated thoroughly.

Triggering the Subjunctive

When 'pidieron' is used to demand or require an action from someone else, the verb that follows often needs the special verb form (subjunctive): 'Pidieron que viera la evidencia' (They demanded that I see the evidence).

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