Meaning and behavior
What does demandar mean?
Demandar means to insist, ask (for something), request. VerbyGo classifies it as a regular -AR verb. It is non-reflexive.
to sue, file suit, implead; to take charge (of something).
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Principal forms
- Infinitive
- demandar
- Gerund
- demandando
- Past participle
- demandado
Regular -AR pattern
How this verb behaves
Demandar follows the regular -ar pattern in the four tenses shown here.
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of demandar for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Demandar |
|---|---|
| yo | demando |
| tú | demandas |
| él / ella / usted | demanda |
| nosotros / nosotras | demandamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | demandáis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | demandan |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of demandar is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Demandar |
|---|---|
| yo | demandé |
| tú | demandaste |
| él / ella / usted | demandó |
| nosotros / nosotras | demandamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | demandasteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | demandaron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of demandar, or for background information.
| Subject | Demandar |
|---|---|
| yo | demandaba |
| tú | demandabas |
| él / ella / usted | demandaba |
| nosotros / nosotras | demandábamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | demandabais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | demandaban |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of demandar for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Demandar |
|---|---|
| yo | demandaré |
| tú | demandarás |
| él / ella / usted | demandará |
| nosotros / nosotras | demandaremos |
| vosotros / vosotras | demandaréis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | demandarán |
Verified context
Examples with demandar
Ella lo demandó por daños.
She sued him for damages.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FREllos demandaron un salario mayor.
They demanded higher pay.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRÉl demandó su parte de los beneficios.
He claimed his share of the profits.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FR
Quick answers
Demandar FAQ
What does demandar mean?
Demandar means to insist, ask (for something), request.
Is demandar regular or irregular?
Demandar is a regular -AR verb.
What is the gerund of demandar?
The gerund of demandar is demandando.
What is the past participle of demandar?
The past participle of demandar is demandado.
How is demandar conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is demando, demandas, demanda, demandamos, demandan.
How is demandar conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is demandé, demandaste, demandó, demandamos, demandaron.
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