Solícito (en. Solicitous)

/soˈlisito/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Said of a person who actively cares for the well-being of others.
Juan is very solicitous with his coworkers.
Juan es muy solicito con sus compañeros de trabajo.
Who acts with diligence and promptness.
The customer service was very solicitous in responding to our questions.
El servicio al cliente fue muy solicito en responder nuestras dudas.
Who shows attention and care in what they do.
The teacher is solicitous in grading exams.
La profesora es solicito en la corrección de exámenes.

Etymology

From Latin 'solicitus', meaning 'anxious' or 'worried'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be solicitous
To act with haste and attention towards something or someone.
ser solicito
to be solicitous
To be attentive and concerned about the needs of others.
estar solicito

Related Words

request
A formal petition made in writing.
solicitud
to request
To ask for something in a formal manner.
solicitar
solicitous
Adjective that describes a person who cares for others.
solícito

Slang Meanings

A person who is always attentive to the needs of others.
That girl is very solicitous, she always helps everyone.
Esa chica es muy solicito, siempre ayuda a todos.
Someone who acts with great interest in what they do.
That employee is so solicitous that he always receives praise.
Ese empleado es tan solicito que siempre recibe elogios.