Solicitud (en. Application)

/soliθiˈtud/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Form in which a petition or request is made.
I submitted the job application last week.
Entregué la solicitud de empleo la semana pasada.
Petition or demand made to someone.
The request for help was approved in the meeting.
La solicitud de ayuda fue aprobada en la reunión.

Etymology

From Latin 'sollicitudo', meaning 'concern' or 'anxiety'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a request
To make a formal petition.
hacer una solicitud
information request
Request to obtain data or details about something.
solicitud de información
request for help
Request in search of assistance.
solicitud de ayuda

Related Words

to request
To make a petition or demand.
solicitar
requester
Person who makes a request.
solicitante
to require
To need or ask for something.
requerir

Slang Meanings

To ask for something informally.
I'm going to make a quick request for them to help me.
Voy a hacer una solicitud rápida para que me ayuden.
Administrative procedure.
That request is just a procedure.
Esa solicitud es solo un trámite.