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La palabra del día: "la exigencia"

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la exigencia ( ex-ee-hen'-see-ah )

(noun) requirement, demand

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1. Uno de los requisitos para poder votar es ser ciudadano.

Being a citizen is one of the requirements for being able to vote.

2. Al final tuve que romper con ella. Es que tenía demasiadas exigencias.

In the end I had to break up with her. She just had too many demands.

Thank you to Margherite and Ray for all of your help in my absence. You did a fantastic job posting the palabra del dia. It is very much appreciated.

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updated Aug 28, 2013
edited by rac1
posted by rac1
Fue un placer. - 0095ca4c, Aug 27, 2013
Welcome back!-- I have a suggestion about one of the sentences. It sounds better if instead of "exigencia" you use "requisito" in the sentence: "Uno de los requisitos para poder votar es ser ciudadano." It is my opinion. :-) - 00e46f15, Aug 27, 2013
Thank you Margherite and Sylyon. :) - rac1, Aug 27, 2013
Great to have you back mate , see it was your Monday , but my Tuesday , we are one day and 50 years ahead of you. - ray76, Aug 27, 2013
It is now Tuesday and has been for 12 hours. - ray76, Aug 27, 2013
Welcome back... this is one of my favorite threads. - gohern, Aug 27, 2013
Good to see you, thanks for your hard work. - pmikan-pam, Aug 27, 2013
Thank you Goher and Pam! :) - rac1, Aug 27, 2013
De nada - pmikan-pam, Aug 27, 2013
I note that this is 16 hours later, or possibly earlier.. - annierats, Aug 27, 2013
It's tuesday evening here. - annierats, Aug 27, 2013

14 Answers

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Las exigencias de la vida moderna son desmasido grandes para gente como yo.

The demands of modern life are too great for people like me.

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updated Aug 28, 2013
edited by annierats
posted by annierats
The mouse took this picture of me, on his mobile phone, whilst I was struggling with my new machine... - annierats, Aug 27, 2013
Congrats on your new machine, Annie. You got a new pc and he got a phone. jeje - rac1, Aug 27, 2013
It can get to be too much sometime keep hanging in there, you can do this. - pmikan-pam, Aug 27, 2013
Muy bien! - 00e46f15, Aug 27, 2013
OH Sylyon, I feel quite faint from pleasue. - annierats, Aug 27, 2013
:-) - 00e46f15, Aug 27, 2013
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Instead of demanding perfection from our government, let's demand peace. En lugar de exigir perfección de nuestro gobierno deberíamos exigir paz.

updated Aug 28, 2013
edited by pmikan-pam
posted by pmikan-pam
I like your line of thought, amiga. :) - rac1, Aug 27, 2013
Gracias amiga, not thinking very well yet, I need more coffee. Jeje - pmikan-pam, Aug 27, 2013
"En lugar/vez de exigir perfección de nuestro gobierno, deberíamos exigir paz." - 00e46f15, Aug 27, 2013
Commendable thought, Pam. - annierats, Aug 27, 2013
Muchas gracias sylyon :-) - pmikan-pam, Aug 27, 2013
Very kind of you Annie gracias - pmikan-pam, Aug 27, 2013
That's a really great idea, but they never have their hearing aids turned on, on purpose so they don't hear us. - 0095ca4c, Aug 27, 2013
Es verdad amiga gracias - pmikan-pam, Aug 27, 2013
Pam, you need to choose between "En lugar de" or "En vez de..."Also, you need to correct a mispelling "perfección" not "perfecección." :-) - 00e46f15, Aug 27, 2013
Thanks sylyon, sorry for my scatterbrain today - pmikan-pam, Aug 27, 2013
No worries! - 00e46f15, Aug 27, 2013
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Las exigencias de un nuevo bebé puede ser una sorpresa por padres nuevos. Con suerte, esta pareja va a tener mucha ayuda. No todos tienen tan suerte.

The demands of a new baby can be a surprise to new parents. Fortunately, this couple will have a lot of help. Not everyone is so lucky.

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updated Aug 28, 2013
posted by jennysk
They look so happy! :) - rac1, Aug 27, 2013
I hope they are and always will be happy - pmikan-pam, Aug 27, 2013
"Las exigencias que demanda la llegada de un bebé puede ser una sorpresa para los nuevos papás. Afortunadamente para esta pareja, ellos tendrán mucha ayuda. No todos tienen tanta suerte." - 00e46f15, Aug 27, 2013
I think they are both lucky and happy, at least for now. - annierats, Aug 27, 2013
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Cuando era joven, era un gran aficionado del fútbol americano, pero no podía pude con las exigencias de realmente que se requieren para jugar el deporte.

When I was young, I was a great fan of football, but I couldn´t handle the demands of actually playing the game.

updated Aug 28, 2013
edited by mstivers
posted by mstivers
It's a rough sport. :) - rac1, Aug 27, 2013
"Cuando era joven, yo era un gran aficionado del fútbol americano, pero no pude con las exigencias que se requieren para jugar el deporte." - 00e46f15, Aug 27, 2013
For teh first time, I vote for oneof your football answers, I fully sympathise. - annierats, Aug 27, 2013
Gracias, sylyon1976. - mstivers, Aug 28, 2013
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One of the bank robber's demands was that the teller not call the police.

Una de las exigencias del ladrón fue que la cajera no llamara a la policia.

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updated Aug 28, 2013
edited by AlyssaLTerry
posted by AlyssaLTerry
Jeje...I love the illustration. :) - rac1, Aug 27, 2013
"... no llamara a la policía." - 00e46f15, Aug 27, 2013
This is pay back - pmikan-pam, Aug 27, 2013
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La exigencia que demandaba su nuevo empleo la dejó exhausta.

The exigency that demanded her new job left her exhausted.

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updated Aug 28, 2013
posted by aileribel
Sounds like a job I had. :) - rac1, Aug 27, 2013
Poor thing, she needs another cup of coffee - pmikan-pam, Aug 27, 2013
The requirements demanded by her new job.... - Jubilado, Aug 28, 2013
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La exigencia de un gallo es, por supuesto, para despertar a la gente y para perturbar su sueño.

Edit: Despertar a la gente y perturbar su sueños, son exigencias que tienen los gallos.

A requirement for a rooster is, of course, to wake people up and to disturb their sleep.

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updated Aug 28, 2013
edited by bandit51jd
posted by bandit51jd
And the dogone bird does a good job of it too. :) - rac1, Aug 27, 2013
"Despertar a la gente y perturbar su sueños, son exigencias que tienen los gallos." - 00e46f15, Aug 27, 2013
I guess, but I still need my coffee - pmikan-pam, Aug 27, 2013
Gracias, Suzy! - bandit51jd, Aug 27, 2013
De nada! :-) - 00e46f15, Aug 27, 2013
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UPDATED: El requisito más importante para aprender español es practicarlo todos los días: se debe leer, escribir, escucharlo y más que nada/sobre todo- hablarlo.

The most important requirement of learning spanish is to practice every day: you have to read, write, listen and - above all - speak.

hablo español

updated Aug 28, 2013
edited by Notedstrangeperson
posted by Notedstrangeperson
Tis so true, amigo. - rac1, Aug 27, 2013
"El requisito más importante para aprender español es practicarlo todos los días: se debe leer, escribir, escucharlo y más que nada/sobre todo- hablarlo." - 00e46f15, Aug 27, 2013
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The demand for Juan Perón to be released from prison was iniciated by Evita Duarte in October of 1945. October 17 is still celebrated by supporters and known as the 'day of loyalty.'

La exigencia de la salida de la cárcel de Juan Perón en octubre de 1945 fue iniciada por Evita Duarte. El 17 de octubre todavía se celebra por Peronistas y se conoce como "día de la lealtad."

Evita Duarte fue la persona que inició la petición para exigir poner en libertad a Juan Perón de la prisión, en Octubre de 1945. Hasta la fecha, se sigue celebrando cada 17 de Octubre el "Día de la Lealtad" por seguidores de Perón

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updated Aug 28, 2013
edited by 0095ca4c
posted by 0095ca4c
He did a lot for the country and the majority of the people loved him. - rac1, Aug 27, 2013
"Evita Duarte fue la persona que inició la petición para exigir poner en libertad a Juan Perón de la prisión, en Octubre de 1945. Hasta la fecha, se sigue celebrando cada 17 de Octubre el "Día de la Lealtad" por seguidores de Perón." - 00e46f15, Aug 27, 2013
Good job amiga, no one will forget her eternal love for the people of Argentina. - pmikan-pam, Aug 27, 2013
Thanks sylyon. That's completely different. Oh well, back to the drawing board. - 0095ca4c, Aug 27, 2013
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La exigencia requisito más importante para obtener una licencia de

conducir ,

es que tienes que tener dieciocho años de edad.

En este caso la palabra 'requisito', es mejor que la palabra 'exigencia',

no así extraño , pero verdad.

The most important requirement to obtain a drivers licence ,

is to be eighteen years of age.

In this case the word "requirement" is better than the word " demand " ,

not so strange , but true.

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updated Aug 28, 2013
edited by ray76
posted by ray76
Sometimes I think it should be 21, but not really I guess, because if you are old enough to vote and fight for your country, then 18 is fair. - rac1, Aug 27, 2013
In this case is "requisito". "El requisito más importante para obtener una licencia de conducir es que tienes que tener dieciocho años de edad." - 00e46f15, Aug 27, 2013
Sylon , I think that i may have wheedled myself out of this , I knew that it was not quite correct , but hoped that i could slip it past you .No fool like an old fool, eh ? Gracias guapita tú eres mi ángel honesto. - ray76, Aug 27, 2013
Hi rac. I was riding a motor bike when i was 14 , got the licence at 15 , they were easy days , and great nights también. - ray76, Aug 27, 2013
Mi again ! I decided to change it anyway, otherwise members could not learn from it , sorry for the trouble mate. . - ray76, Aug 27, 2013
Yo siempre trato de ser honesta y decir los errores de la mejor manera. No me gustaría que la gente no fuera sincera conmigo cuando yo no estoy hablando o escribiendo bien el inglés. It reminds me of "Honesty" from Billy Joel. I love that song! Saludos!!! - 00e46f15, Aug 27, 2013
Susy , you are always first class in everything that you do , for us you are a "living legend". - ray76, Aug 27, 2013
It is a privilege not a right - pmikan-pam, Aug 27, 2013
Mr.Mcgoo. Way to go ray. - heliotropeman, Aug 27, 2013
Gracias todos mis amigos. - ray76, Aug 28, 2013
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¡Las exigencias de los clientes me sacan de quicio ! ¡Tengo sólo dos manos!

The demands of the customers drive me crazy ! I've only got two hands!

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updated Aug 28, 2013
edited by Castor77
posted by Castor77
Well, that narrows it down, hahaha - rac1, Aug 27, 2013
Muy bien! - 00e46f15, Aug 28, 2013
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La única exigencia es medir cuatro pies. The only requirement is to be four feet tall. enter image description here

updated Aug 28, 2013
posted by AlanJP7
Welcome...good one.jeje - rac1, Aug 27, 2013
Now I know why I find it so hard. Too short! - annierats, Aug 28, 2013
4
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It should be a demand that our elected leaders are not politicians.

Debe ser una exigencia de que nuestros líderes electos no son políticos.

Debería ser exigido que nuestros líderes electos no fueran políticos.

I will "get" it one day - promise! ha

updated Aug 28, 2013
edited by ian-hill
posted by ian-hill
The ugly game of power! - rac1, Aug 27, 2013
And corruption - pmikan-pam, Aug 27, 2013
"Debería ser exigido que nuestros líderes electos no fueran políticos." - 00e46f15, Aug 27, 2013
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Algunas personas tienen muchas exigencias.

Some people are very demanding.

updated Aug 28, 2013
edited by gohern
posted by gohern
Yes, I agree, far too demanding. - rac1, Aug 27, 2013
Go go gohern! - pmikan-pam, Aug 27, 2013
"Algunas personas son muy exigentes." - 00e46f15, Aug 27, 2013