la demanda (judicial)

Meaning of "demanda" in English:

The Spanish word "demanda" primarily translates to "demand" or "lawsuit" in English, depending on the context.

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1. Demand (Economic/General context)

• Explanation: Refers to the desire or need for goods, services, or anything that people want and are willing to buy or obtain.
• Usage: Commonly used in economics, business, marketing.
• Example: La demanda de productos electrónicos ha aumentado — The demand for electronic products has increased.

Parts:

• Derived from the verb "demandar" which means "to demand."

Synonyms:

• exigencia (requirement)
• solicitud (request)
• petición (petition/appeal)

Antonyms:

• oferta (supply, offer)

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2. Lawsuit (Legal context)

• Explanation: A formal legal claim or complaint brought before a court defining a dispute between parties.
• Usage: Used in legal or judicial contexts.
• Example: Presentó una demanda contra la empresa — He/she filed a lawsuit against the company.

Parts:

• Comes from the verb "demandar", as in to sue or to take legal action.

Synonyms:

• pleito (lawsuit)
• querella (complaint)
• accusa (accusation)

Antonyms:

• There is no direct antonym for lawsuit, but acuerdo (agreement/settlement) can be seen as an opposite in legal situations.

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