Petición (en. Request)

/pe.tiˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Action of asking for something formally or politely.

I made a request to the city council about improving the park.

Hice una petición al concejo municipal sobre la mejora del parque.

Plea or demand expressed in writing.

Her request was received with attention.

Su petición fue recibida con atención.

Request for something that is needed or desired.

I submitted a request to obtain a subsidy.

Presenté una petición para obtener un subsidio.

From Latin 'petitionem', meaning the action of asking.

formal request

Request made officially and according to protocol.

petición formal

to make a request

To make a request to someone.

hacer una petición

marriage proposal

Marriage request.

petición de mano

application

Action of asking for something.

solicitud

requirement

Demand or request for something specific.

requerimiento

supplication

Plea or supplication.

rogativa

Informal request, in a colloquial context.

That was a request among friends.

Esa fue una petición entre amigos.

Urgent request generally used in a bar or nightclub.

I made a request to the bartender to help me.

Hice una petición al barman para que me ayudara.