strong demands

[/strɔŋ dɪˈmændz/]
noun phrase
exigências fortes
1. urgent or forceful requests that must be fulfilled, often with serious consequences if refused
The union made strong demands for better working conditions.
O sindicato fez exigências fortes por melhores condições de trabalho.
2. pressing requirements that are difficult to meet or fulfill
The project faced strong demands from multiple stakeholders.
O projeto enfrentou exigências fortes de múltiplas partes interessadas.
3. intense pressure or necessity for something
Modern parenting places strong demands on parents' time and energy.
A parentalidade moderna coloca exigências fortes no tempo e energia dos pais.
This phrase is commonly used in labor negotiations, politics, and business contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it frequently appears in union strikes and labor disputes, while in the USA it's widely used in corporate and political discourse. The phrase implies non-negotiable terms and suggests consequences for non-compliance.
NYC Slang
heavy asks
Synonyms / Sinônimos
urgent demandsforceful requestspressing requirementsstringent demandsfirm demands
Antonyms / Antônimos
weak requestsmild suggestionscasual requestsoptional preferences

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exigências fortes
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
exigências pesadas
alternative common usage, emphasizing the burden aspect
Rio de Janeiro
cobranças duras
more colloquial, especially in labor/political contexts
Portugal
exigências fortes
same as Brazilian Portuguese, formal usage

Related Words

demandingdemandexigencyrequirementstipulationinsistence

Related Idioms & Phrases

to make strong demands on someone
to place strong demands on something
to face strong demands
strong demands are put forward
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