demandaban
Demandaban is a verb form in Spanish, specifically the third-person plural imperfect indicative of the verb demandar. It translates to “they demanded” or “they were demanding,” depending on context. The verb demandar has senses related to asking for something and, in legal contexts, to filing a lawsuit or making a formal claim.
Origin and senses: Demandar comes from Latin demandare, through Old Spanish, and has developed two main senses
Usage notes: Demandaban is used to describe past actions that were ongoing, repeated, or habitual, rather than
- Los trabajadores demandaban mejores condiciones laborales. (The workers were demanding better working conditions.)
- Durante la huelga, los residentes demandaban al gobierno atención inmediata. (During the strike, the residents demanded
- En ese periodo, la comunidad demandaba justicia y transparencia. (In that period, the community demanded justice