Spanish word

petición

Pronunciation

IPA/petiˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounrequest

Example

Le hice una petición a mi jefe.

I made a request of my boss.

Illustration for petición (request)

More examples

Denegaron la petición por falta de firmas.

They denied the request for lack of signatures.

Core concept

Formal request submitted to an authority.

Common phrases

  • denegar la petición

    deny the request

  • aceptar la petición

    accept the request

  • cumplir la petición

    fulfill the request

Similar words

solicitud: Formal application submitted through a form or document to obtain services, benefits, or permits.
pedido: Order placed to obtain goods or services, typically in commerce or restaurants.
demanda: Legal claim filed in court asking for enforcement of rights or compensation for damages.
ruego: Emotional, earnest plea expressing a strong personal appeal or desperation.

Definition in Spanish

Demanda o ruego dirigido a otra persona, usado con frecuencia en trámites y contextos oficiales.

Word origin

From Latin petitio (from petere 'to seek, ask'), adopted into Spanish with the noun-forming suffix -ción.

Usage tips

  • Petición is typically reserved for formal procedures, applications, or signed petitions, while casual requests use pedir or phrases like ¿puedes...?

Other meanings

  • appealnoun
  • petitionnoun

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