demand

• Sustantivo que designa una petición firme o exigencia, así como el deseo o necesidad de los consumidores de adquirir un bien o servicio.

A noun referring to a strong request, requirement, or the desire of consumers for a particular product or service.

1. Strong requestB1formal

   An insistent and forceful request for something.

   Exigencia

   • The workers made a demand for higher wages.
   • The kidnappers issued a demand for ransom.
   • The customer's demand for a refund was refused.

   Sinónimoscallclaimimportunityinsistencerequisitionurging

2. Economic desireB2formalbusiness

   The desire and ability of consumers to purchase goods or services at a given price.

   Demanda económica

   • There is high demand for electric cars this year.
   • Supply and demand determine the market price.
   • The company increased production to meet customer demand.

   Antónimossupply

3. Requirement or needB2formal

   Something that is needed or required in a particular situation.

   Requisito o necesidad

   • The job demands a lot of patience and skill.
   • The new law places heavy demands on small businesses.
   • The project makes great demands on our time.

   Sinónimoscallclaimessentialnecessityneedrequirementrequisitestipulation

   Antónimosprovisionsupply

• Verbo que expresa una petición firme o urgente de algo, o la exigencia de algo como necesario o debido.

A verb used to express the act of asking for something forcefully or urgently, or requiring something as necessary.

1. Request forcefullyB1formal

   To ask for something in a very firm or authoritative way.

   exigir

   • The protesters demanded immediate action from the government.
   • She demanded to speak to the manager.
   • He demanded an explanation for the delay.

   Sinónimosclaimcommandexactinsistorderrequire

2. Require as necessaryB2formal

   To need something as a necessary condition.

   Exigir como necesario

   • This job demands a high level of concentration.
   • The situation demands urgent attention.
   • The project demands a lot of time and effort.

   Sinónimoscall forentailinvolvenecessitateneedrequire