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demandar — meaning in English

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English meaning

demand noun In economics, people's desire and ability to buy a particular good or service at a given price.
sue verb To take legal action against someone, typically in a civil (non-criminal) case.

Senses

demandar is used for these senses in English:

demand To request forcefully.
sue (transitive) To file a legal action against someone, generally a non-criminal (civil) action.

demand — full definition

noun In economics, people's desire and ability to buy a particular good or service at a given price.
noun A firm or urgent request for something, often backed by authority.
verb To ask for something forcefully or as if it were owed.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

demanda pedido solicitação exigir processar