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    Suplicante (en. Supplicant)

    /supɪˈkante/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who makes a supplication or asks for something with humility.
    The supplicant knelt before the authority to ask for clemency.
    El suplicante se arrodilló ante la autoridad para pedir clemencia.
    An individual who approaches another to request a favor.
    He was a habitual supplicant, always asking his friends for help.
    Era un suplicante habitual, siempre pidiendo ayuda a sus amigos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'supplicans', present participle of 'supplicare', which means 'to supplicate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    supplicant for justice
    A person who seeks justice or promotes equality.
    suplicante de justicia
    supplicant before a king
    Someone who asks for help from a higher authority.
    suplicante delante de un rey

    Related Words

    supplication
    The action of supplicating or asking for something with humility.
    súplica
    imploring
    One who implores or asks fervently.
    implorante

    Slang Meanings

    Supplicant in a context of extreme need.
    He became a supplicant for money after losing his job.
    Se volvió un suplicante de dinero después de perder su empleo.
    Someone who is always asking for favors.
    He is a chronic supplicant, never stops asking for things.
    Es un suplicante crónico, nunca deja de pedir cosas.