/soliθiˈtaɾ/ ES
/solisiˈtaɾ/ MX
Translation
to request, to apply for
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Word origin
From Latin sollicitare ('to disturb, to urge'), from sollicitus ('anxious, thorough'). The same root gives English 'solicit' and 'solicitor'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- sollicitare
- English cognates
- solicit, solicitor
Grammar
Conjugation
Regular -ar conjugation. Pronouns: yo, tú, él/ella/ud., nos., vos., ellos/uds..
Indicative
| Person | Present | Preterite | Imperfect | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| yo | solicito | solicité | solicitaba | solicitaré | solicitaría |
| tú | solicitas | solicitaste | solicitabas | solicitarás | solicitarías |
| él/ella/ud. | solicita | solicitó | solicitaba | solicitará | solicitaría |
| nos. | solicitamos | solicitamos | solicitábamos | solicitaremos | solicitaríamos |
| vos. | solicitáis | solicitasteis | solicitabais | solicitaréis | solicitaríais |
| ellos/uds. | solicitan | solicitaron | solicitaban | solicitarán | solicitarían |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect (-ra) | Imperfect (-se) |
|---|---|---|---|
| yo | solicite | solicitara | solicitase |
| tú | solicites | solicitaras | solicitases |
| él/ella/ud. | solicite | solicitara | solicitase |
| nos. | solicitemos | solicitáramos | solicitásemos |
| vos. | solicitéis | solicitarais | solicitaseis |
| ellos/uds. | soliciten | solicitaran | solicitasen |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tú | solicita |
| ud. | solicite |
| nosotros | solicitemos |
| vosotros | solicitad |
| uds. | soliciten |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- solicitando
- Past participle
- solicitado
Examples
.
I want to apply for a grant to study abroad.
antelación.
You must request the permit two weeks in advance.
.
Thousands of people applied for the same job.
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How can I request an appointment with the doctor?
.
The company requests information before approving the loan.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 26, lesson 11: solicitar, breve, acero and 7 more words.