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.