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    Apelar (en. Appeal)

    /a.peˈlaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To turn to a court or higher authority to modify a ruling.
    The lawyer decided to appeal the court's ruling.
    El abogado decidió apelar la sentencia del tribunal.
    To address someone in search of support, help, or understanding.
    She appealed to her parents' understanding.
    Ella apeló a la comprensión de sus padres.
    To reference something that is attractive or convincing.
    The advertisement appeals to the audience's emotions.
    El anuncio apela a las emociones del público.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'appellare', which means 'to call or address someone'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    appeal to justice
    Seeking a solution based on legal principles.
    apelar a la justicia
    appeal to common sense
    Making an appeal to logic and reason.
    apelar al sentido común
    appeal to emotion
    Trying to provoke an emotional response in others.
    apelar a la emoción

    Related Words

    appeal
    Action of appealing.
    apelación
    appellant
    Person who appeals a decision.
    apelador
    appellative
    Having the capacity to attract or call attention.
    apelativo

    Slang Meanings

    Appealing to goodwill.
    I am appealing to your goodwill to help me.
    Estoy apelando a tu buena voluntad para que me ayudes.
    Appeal to the heart.
    That song truly appeals to the heart.
    Esa canción realmente apela al corazón.