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La Palabra Del Dia: "exigente"

La Palabra Del Dia: "exigente"

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exigente ( ex-ee-hehn'-teh )

adjective ( demanding )

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Examples:

1. El gerente es muy exigente. Espera que los empleados trabajen los fines de semana.

The manager is very demanding. He expects employees to work on weekends.

2. El entrenamiento de los Navy SEALs es uno de los más exigentes de todo el mundo.

Navy SEAL training is among the most demanding in the world.

3. Creo que ella ha encontrado su trabajo bastante exigente.

I believe she finds the work exacting enough.

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updated Jun 19, 2015
edited by rac1
posted by rac1
Hola mi amor, are you hot tonight ,I believe your weather is a bit oppressive , take care lovely girl. - ray76, Jun 15, 2015
Hola Raymon. It is hot, but it's ok. :) - rac1, Jun 15, 2015
The best way to start off the week is with a crazy cat! Gracias guapita :-)! - Jraider, Jun 15, 2015
Lol...You're welcome, JR. Thank you too for participating. :):) - rac1, Jun 15, 2015
Hola amigos. - ian-hill, Jun 15, 2015
Hola, Ian. xo - rac1, Jun 15, 2015

17 Answers

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Se puede pensar que estar de vacaciones es relajante, pero estoy pasando un mes en España y todos los días hay una rutina exigente porque hay tantas cosas que es necesario hacer. Por ejemplo, estamos en Granada y hoy fuimos a la Alhambra. ¡Qué maravillosa experiencia! Es uno de los sitios históricos más importante en el mundo. Nos gustó mucho pero ahora estoy agotada y tengo que descansar.

You might think that being on a holiday is relaxing, but I am spending a month in Spain and every day there is a demanding routine because there are so many things one has to do. For example, we are in Granada and today we went to the Alhambra. What a wonderful experience! It is one of the most important historical sites in the world. We liked it a lot but now I am exhausted and I have to rest.

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updated Jun 19, 2015
edited by jennysk
posted by jennysk
Just enjoy the special moments jenny :-)! - Jraider, Jun 15, 2015
You will need a vacation to recover from your vacation. :):) - rac1, Jun 15, 2015
One of the wonders of the world. - LuisCache, Jun 15, 2015
I would say 'estar de vacaciones' ...'que maravillosa experiencia..(not 'una') :) great Jenny!! - Pablo064, Jun 15, 2015
Take in all of it, soon you will be home, and it, a memory. :) - jrschenk, Jun 15, 2015
ups..'históricos mas importante(not 'lo' because you already used it in 'de LOS sitios históricos') ;) - Pablo064, Jun 15, 2015
I'm impressed with how much you'r managing to see, Jenny. Take a day off, the weather is forecast to improve, sit down on a beach or in a café and take a siesta! - annierats, Jun 15, 2015
Thanks tiempo. Annie, we have a week in the mountains now, with no sight-seeing. - jennysk, Jun 15, 2015
Disfruta! Sounds wonderful. - languagenut, Jun 15, 2015
with "cosas que es necesario" why isn't it "cosas que SON..." because cosas is plural?. - Sassette, Jun 16, 2015
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Dealing with all of us Spanishdicters must be demanding. Thanks to the moderators!

Tratar con nosotros los Spanishdicters debe ser exigente. ¡Gracias a los moderadres!

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updated Jun 17, 2015
edited by Ranman
posted by Ranman
Muchas gracias, amigo. ♥♥ - rac1, Jun 15, 2015
Like herding cats?!? - jennysk, Jun 15, 2015
They are priceless! (I mean the moderators, not the cats :-))))!!! ) - Jraider, Jun 15, 2015
...con nosotros los Spanish...debe ser exigente... :) - Pablo064, Jun 15, 2015
Estoy de acuerdo contigo. - annierats, Jun 15, 2015
Yes, the moderators are priceless and the cats, well, they are trying, remeber they are just animals. - annierats, Jun 15, 2015
Thanks everybody: ) - Ranman, Jun 16, 2015
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A veces solo hay que decir que no a una persona exigente.

Sometimes you just have to say no to a demanding person.

updated Jun 17, 2015
edited by Jraider
posted by Jraider
You are absolutely right! :) - rac1, Jun 15, 2015
;) - jrschenk, Jun 15, 2015
Hola, se debe decir: A veces solo “hay que” decir no a una persona exigente. - jemamu, Jun 15, 2015
Gracias jemamu :-)! - Jraider, Jun 15, 2015
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A veces los padres son tan exigentes que lo exageran y no aprecian los resultados obtenidos.

Sometimes parents are so demanding that they exaggerate it and do not appreciate the achieved results .

updated Jun 17, 2015
posted by porcupine7
Suggestion: Sometimes parents overemphasize their demands and don't appreciate achievements made." :) - rac1, Jun 15, 2015
That attitude affects many children even into adulthood :-)! - Jraider, Jun 15, 2015
:) - Pablo064, Jun 15, 2015
Brilliant! - annierats, Jun 15, 2015
:) - Sassette, Jun 16, 2015
Gracias amigos - porcupine7, Jun 16, 2015
Rac, yes I am sure that the impossible to please parent is a pattern that follows children into adulthood and is a reason why some people continue to push themselves to try to prove to their unreasonable parent/s that they can succeed! - FELIZ77, Jun 16, 2015
These are the kind of parents who, when their child makes a big effort to get a C say No, you can do better , then their child achieves a B next time the parent responds you should have got an A and so on! Nothing is ever good enough! No wonder some - FELIZ77, Jun 17, 2015
children give up in despair I really feel for them! - FELIZ77, Jun 17, 2015
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Para un/a profesor/a de español, hay que ser muy exigente si quiere que los estudiantes salgan bien en sus estudios.

For a Spanish teacher it is necessary to be very demanding if you want the students to do well in their studies.

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updated Jun 17, 2015
posted by Daniela2041
Yes, I agree with you, Dani. ♥ - rac1, Jun 15, 2015
¡Ya lo creo! - Jubilado, Jun 15, 2015
You are right! - LuisCache, Jun 15, 2015
Of all the languages , I think spanish is easier to cheat at :-)! - Jraider, Jun 15, 2015
:) ♥♥ - sanlee, Jun 16, 2015
Yes, it may be, but who really gains when they cheat? Certainly the student doesn't because when they are in a real life situation the person (student) who has learnt their spanish really well will shine while the cheater will only look stupid ! - FELIZ77, Jun 16, 2015
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Modern soldiers are subjected to a demanding fitness regime.

Los soldados modernos se someten a un régimen de ejercicios exigente.

Buddy carry

updated Jun 17, 2015
edited by ian-hill
posted by ian-hill
That is why I went Navy instead of Army. ;) - jrschenk, Jun 15, 2015
I would use article Ian 'Los soldados...' ;) - Pablo064, Jun 15, 2015
Of course amigo. - ian-hill, Jun 15, 2015
He looks very familiar. :) - rac1, Jun 15, 2015
They have to be tough :-)! - Jraider, Jun 15, 2015
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Steve Jobs tuvo la visión de crear productos capaces de satisfacer aun a los clientes más exigentes

Steve Jobs had the vision to create products able to satisfy even the more demanding clients.

Steve Jobs had the vision to create products to satisfy even the most demanding clients.

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updated Jun 17, 2015
edited by LuisCache
posted by LuisCache
I think you mean 'even the most demanding clients.' Also, you can delete 'able' :) - Raja-jani, Jun 15, 2015
Thank you, Rajaji! - LuisCache, Jun 15, 2015
But then how can I express the idea that those products can satisfy the clients? - LuisCache, Jun 15, 2015
Your statement already conveys that thought. :) - rac1, Jun 15, 2015
'products to satisfy' conveys it. You can keep 'able' if you want. Very often, people use more words than necessary ;) - Raja-jani, Jun 15, 2015
Thanks again, Rac, Rajaji! - LuisCache, Jun 15, 2015
No no no Luis! Suggestion... products.."that were able to"....satisfy.... :-)!!! - Jraider, Jun 15, 2015
Sure you can use more words ;) - Raja-jani, Jun 16, 2015
Jajaja; Jraider! "were able to satisfy..." Not any longer? - LuisCache, Jun 16, 2015
10
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Hay cosas que son vale exigentes , como la libertad de expresión.

Some things are worth demanding, such as freedom of expression.

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updated Jun 17, 2015
edited by ray76
posted by ray76
A very important one, indeed. :) - rac1, Jun 15, 2015
Freedom with responsibility. - jennysk, Jun 15, 2015
Well said mate :-)! - Jraider, Jun 15, 2015
'...vale la pena exigir algunas cosas, como',.. :) - Pablo064, Jun 15, 2015
Have a badge amigo. :) - ian-hill, Jun 15, 2015
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Creo que uno de los trabajos más exigentes como trabajo es ser enfermero (a), porque tienen que tratar a todos con la compasión y amabilidad aun aunque a los que estén están de mal ánimo humor.

I think that one of the most demanding of jobs is being a nurse, because they have to treat everyone with compassion and gentleness even those who are in bad spirits.

Creo que uno de los trabajos más exigentes es ser enfermero(a) porque tienen que tratar a todos con compasión y amabilidad aun a los que están de mal humor. (Lo escribí otra vez para practicar)

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updated Jun 16, 2015
edited by Jubilado
posted by Jubilado
Yes Jubi, I've worked in a hospital and it is a very demanding job :-)! - Jraider, Jun 15, 2015
Yes, it is. You have to enjoy that type of work. :):) - rac1, Jun 15, 2015
Hola, Jubilado: suena más natural: "...uno de los trabajos más exigentes" "...aun los que están de mal humor". Saludos! - LuisCache, Jun 15, 2015
¿Puedo obtener un "Amén" a eso, hermano? - jrschenk, Jun 15, 2015
and I would say 'con compasión y amabilidad,,' without article - Pablo064, Jun 15, 2015
I agree, I'm failing badly in looking after my husband in a goodnatured way. - annierats, Jun 15, 2015
¡Amén! ¡Hola a todos mis amigos! - Jubilado, Jun 15, 2015
Hola, Jubilado. Typo: enfermo(a) instead of enfermero(a). "...aun a los que están...". Saludos! - LuisCache, Jun 15, 2015
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El cuidar para El cuidado de las personas mayores se ha vuelto muy exigente.

Thanks Tiempo smile

Caring for older people has become very demanding.

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updated Jun 16, 2015
edited by sanlee
posted by sanlee
Happy Monday, amiga. :)♥ - rac1, Jun 15, 2015
Oh I don't know , I do not demand too much really do I ? - ray76, Jun 15, 2015
I commend those who choose to do it. - Raja-jani, Jun 15, 2015
It's a hard job, but if they cared for you you have to give back :-)! - Jraider, Jun 15, 2015
I would say 'El cuidado de las...' :) - Pablo064, Jun 15, 2015
;) - jrschenk, Jun 15, 2015
Thanks, Tiempo! - sanlee, Jun 16, 2015
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He tenido un jefe muy exigente. Dejé de trabajar para él tan pronto como pude.

I have had a very demanding boss. I quit working for him as soon as I could.

updated Jun 17, 2015
posted by Raja-jani
Don't blame you. - rac1, Jun 15, 2015
Good Raj, it's not worth the stress :-)! - Jraider, Jun 15, 2015
:) - Pablo064, Jun 15, 2015
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Mi jefe es tan exigente que quiero dejar mi trabajo. Me pone nerviosa y no puedo dormir bien.

My boss is so demanding that I want to leave my job. He makes me nervous and I can't sleep well.

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updated Jun 16, 2015
posted by languagenut
totalmente de aceurdo, si tu trabajo es estresante y va contra tu salud es mejor dejarlo. :) - jemamu, Jun 15, 2015
Really? That's not good. - rac1, Jun 15, 2015
That is very stressing indeed! - LuisCache, Jun 15, 2015
Get another job sweetie :-)! - Jraider, Jun 15, 2015
ups :) - Pablo064, Jun 16, 2015
9
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En Los Estados Unidos, la única vez que oigo la palabra "exigente" es con la frase "exigentes circunstancias". Las "circunstancias exigentes" es el término legal que refiere a mandamientos las órdenes de registro. Si la policía cree que los ocupantes estén están en peligro o haya hay riesgo de destrucción de prueba, la polícía puede romper la puerta y entrar en la casa sin previo aviso. No sé si esta ley existe en otros países, aunque supongo que sí.

In the United States, the only time I hear the word "exigent" is with the phrase "exigent circumstances." "Exigent circumstances" is a legal term that pertains to search warrants. If the police believe that the occupants are in danger or there is a risk of destruction of evidence, the police may break down the door and enter the house without notice. I do not know if this law exists in other countries but I suppose it does.

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updated Jun 16, 2015
edited by DilKen
posted by DilKen
Probably does and even more so. - rac1, Jun 15, 2015
I think that this trend is beginning to wane in the US :-)! - Jraider, Jun 15, 2015
I have no idea. Legal terms aren´t easy to learn if you are not a lawyer. That is why translating legal documents is a difficult task. I congratulate you, Ken! - LuisCache, Jun 15, 2015
the first 'circunstancias exigentes..'..es 'el' término legal..a 'las órdenes de registro..' would be better...I wouldn't have use subjuncitve with estar y haber..'están' en peligrO o 'hay' riesgo.. :) - Pablo064, Jun 15, 2015
Thanks Tiempo...Would the subjunctive be used in the IF clause, if instead of Creer I used podria ser or una posibilidad or something similar, putting more doubt into the situation? - DilKen, Jun 15, 2015
Tiempo: at the end of the last sentence would "pero" be OK instead of "aunque" in Spanish? I thought it wouldn't because I am not contradicting an earlier thought. I vaguely remember a rule about this. - DilKen, Jun 15, 2015
I have answered you this yesterday I think the reply wasn't sent :( - Pablo064, Jun 16, 2015
I wouldn't have used neither 'aunque' nor 'pero' but 'aunque' sounds better than 'pero' about subjunctive you can say 'si la policía cree que los ocupantes pueden que estén en peligro o que haya...' :) - Pablo064, Jun 16, 2015
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Hoy fui al dentista pero solo para una revisión, la que no fue muy exigente, solo tardó medio minuto y no me cobraron nada. ¡Que buena examinen!

Today I went to the dentist for a check-up, which wasn't very demanding, it only took half a minute and they didn't charge me anything. What a good check-up!

updated Jun 17, 2015
edited by annierats
posted by annierats
The best kind. :) - rac1, Jun 15, 2015
Enhorabuena annie:-)! - Jraider, Jun 15, 2015
..medio minuto..no tilde 'cobraron'...examen... :) - Pablo064, Jun 16, 2015
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Sus compañeros de trabajo la respetan porque ella es exigente pero justa. Her co-workers respect her because she is tough but fair.

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updated Jun 16, 2015
edited by jphip
posted by jphip
Hola, Jphip: "exigente pero justa". Saludos! - LuisCache, Jun 15, 2015
Typo: compañeros (comañeros)?? - Jubilado, Jun 15, 2015
I don't miss the work place ;-)!!! - Jraider, Jun 15, 2015
Winning the lottery would be nice. - jphip, Jun 16, 2015
A confident woman. :) - rac1, Jun 16, 2015