Spanish Conversation · Level 114
59 words
Spanish word
apelar
Pronunciation
IPA/apeˈlaɾ/
Meaning
- verbappeal
Example
El médico apeló a los padres para que vacunaran a los niños.
The doctor appealed to the parents to vaccinate the children.
More examples
El alcalde apeló al sentido común antes de tomar la decisión.
The mayor appealed to common sense before making the decision.
Core concept
A person making an emotional plea to someone's conscience and feelings.
Common phrases
apelar al sentido común
appeal to common sense
apelar a la conciencia
appeal to conscience
Similar words
pedir: Asks for something, a favor, or help in a direct, everyday way.
rogar: Pleads earnestly and sincerely, expressing a strong, heartfelt request.
suplicar: Implores in deep anguish or desperation, showing urgent, emotional need.
solicitar: Makes a formal request or application through official channels.
Definition in Spanish
Apelar a la conciencia, los sentimientos o la razón de alguien para obtener su apoyo o reacción; en el ámbito judicial, presentar una apelación contra una decisión.
Word origin
From Latin appellāre 'to call to, address', originally used for addressing someone and later extended figuratively to pleading and in law to challenging a decision.
Usage tips
- Spanish 'apelar' is not the same as English 'to appeal' meaning 'to be attractive', for that sense Spanish uses 'atraer' or 'resultar atractivo'.
Opposites
- desoírignoreverb