Solicitaba (en. Requested)

/soliθiˈtaba/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To ask something of someone or an institution.
He was requesting a loan for his business.
Él solicitaba un préstamo para su negocio.
To make a formal request.
She was applying for a scholarship to study abroad.
Ella solicitaba una beca para estudiar en el extranjero.
To seek the support or help of someone.
The group was requesting government intervention.
El grupo solicitaba la intervención del gobierno.

Etymology

It derives from the verb 'solicitar', which comes from the Latin 'sollicitare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to request information
To ask for details about a specific topic or matter.
solicitar información
to request help
To ask for assistance or support in a situation.
solicitar ayuda
to request a service
To ask for a specific service to be provided.
solicitar un servicio

Related Words

application
A formal petition to obtain something.
solicitud
applicant
A person who makes a request.
solicitante
to request
The action of asking for or requiring something.
solicitar

Slang Meanings

To ask for something informally.
In the conversation, he was casually asking for the salt without formalities.
En la charla, él solicitaba que le pasaran la sal sin formalidades.