No. 3,475 in Spanish
exigir
To demand or require.
In a sentence
El gobierno debe exigir medidas más estrictas para preservar el medio ambiente.
The government must demand stricter measures to preserve the environment.
'Exigir' is used here as a transitive verb meaning 'to demand'. It conveys the necessity for the government to actively request or mandate strict measures.
Los estudiantes deberían exigir una educación de calidad en sus escuelas.
Students should demand quality education in their schools.
The verb 'exigir' is employed to express an action where students are recommended to insist or advocate for improved educational standards.
Es natural exigir respeto en cualquier tipo de relación interpersonal.
It's natural to demand respect in any type of interpersonal relationship.
Here, 'exigir' reflects the principle of ensuring one's rights or expectations are met, illustrating a broader application in interpersonal ethics.
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