Spanish Conversation · Level 56
72 words
Spanish word
solicitar
Pronunciation
IPA/soliθiˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbask for
Example
¿Puedes solicitar ayuda al profesor?
Can you ask the teacher for help?
More examples
Voy a solicitar permiso para salir antes.
I'm going to ask for permission to leave early.
Core concept
A filled application form handed to a government clerk.
Common phrases
solicitar ayuda
ask for help
solicitar información
ask for information
solicitar permiso
ask for permission
Similar words
pedir: Makes informal spoken requests for objects, favors, or assistance in daily life.
preguntar: Requests information by directly asking a person a question.
presentar: Files or delivers required documents and applications to the appropriate office.
Definition in Spanish
Formular una petición formal para obtener algo, como permisos, información o empleo.
Word origin
Comes from Latin sollicitāre 'to urge' and is used in Spanish for formal written or official requests.
Usage tips
- Although English has the cognate solicit, Spanish solicitar commonly means making an application or formal request, while pedir fits casual spoken requests.