exigirán

Exigirán is the third person plural form of the Spanish verb exigir in the futuro simple (future indicative). It translates roughly as “they will demand” or “they will require.” The form is used when a group or multiple subjects are expected to demand something in the future, or to indicate a future obligation or expectation.

Grammatical notes: Exigir is a regular -ir verb in the future tense, so its endings attach to the infinitive exigir-. The full set for the futuro simple is: exigiré, exigirás, exigirá, exigiremos, exigiréis, exigirán. The stressed syllable in exigirán falls on the last syllable, following standard Spanish accent rules. The word often governs a direct object, as in exigir una explicación, or a subordinate clause introduced by que, as in exigirán que se tomen medidas. In contrast to its present tense form exijo, the future does not alter the stem for exigir.

Usage and nuance: Exigir conveys a stronger sense of demand or enforcement than pedir or reclamar. It is commonly used in political, legal, labor, and journalistic contexts to indicate that a group will press for actions, guarantees, or standards. Example constructions include exigirán explicaciones, exigirán garantías, or exigirán que se cumplan las promesas. The verb can be combined with a clause in the subjunctive after que to express the desired outcome.

Etymology and related forms: Exigir comes from Latin exigere, via Old French exiger, meaning to demand or exact. Related terms include exigir, exige, exigimos, and exigencia (demand or requirement).