How to Say "to sue" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to sue” is “demandar” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Ella decidió demandar a la empresa por el accidente.
She decided to sue the company because of the accident.
Si no nos pagan, los vamos a demandar.
If they don't pay us, we are going to sue them.
El abogado dice que es difícil demandar sin pruebas.
The lawyer says it is difficult to sue without evidence.
Using the 'A' with People
When you sue a specific person or company, always use the 'personal a.' For example: 'Demandaron a Juan' (They sued Juan).
The False Friend Error
Mistake: “Using 'demandar' to mean 'asking for something' in casual conversation.”
Correction: Use 'pedir' or 'exigir' for daily requests. Use 'demandar' primarily for court cases.
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