A demand states a firm requirement.
The idea
Use exigir with what is demanded; the first-person present is exijo.
| Persona | Presente |
|---|---|
| yo | exijo |
| tú | exiges |
| él / ella / usted | exige |
| nosotros / nosotras | exigimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | exigís |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | exigen |
Examples
- Exijo una respuesta clara.I demand a clear answer.
- La escuela exige una identificación.The school requires identification.
- Exigimos agua limpia para el barrio.We demand clean water for the neighborhood.
- El contrato exige dos firmas.The contract requires two signatures.
- ¿Exiges un recibo al pagar?Do you demand a receipt when paying?
- La ruta exige mucha paciencia.The route requires a lot of patience.
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Do not spell it exigo: the letter changes to preserve the sound.
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Choose the correct form: Yo ___ una explicación. (exijo / exigo)
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exijo
exijo: is the speaker’s form.
Choose the correct form: El contrato ___ una copia. (exige / exiges)
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exige
exige: agrees with the contract.
Choose the correct form: Nosotros ___ respeto. (exigimos / exigen)
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exigimos
exigimos: refers to the group.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the correct form: Yo ___ una explicación. (exijo / exigo)
Choose the correct form: El contrato ___ una copia. (exige / exiges)
Choose the correct form: Nosotros ___ respeto. (exigimos / exigen)
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Write a firm demand for a clear answer.