solicitar means request — a common term in Spanish for Business. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.
📅 Published: November 12, 2025
solicitar
verb • /[soh-lee-see-TAR]/
request
Example:
Vamos a solicitar una nueva cotización.
We’re going to request a new quotation.
🧠 What does solicitar mean?
The verb 'solicitar' means to request or to apply for something, often in a formal context. It implies a polite but direct asking for something, such as a job, a loan, information, or permission. It is frequently used in professional, academic, or bureaucratic settings where a formal procedure is involved.
📚 Extra examples
- El candidato decidió solicitar el puesto de gerente de marketing.
The candidate decided to apply for the marketing manager position. - Se debe solicitar permiso antes de realizar cambios en el diseño.
Permission must be requested before making changes to the design. - Los estudiantes pueden solicitar una beca para continuar sus estudios.
Students can apply for a scholarship to continue their studies. - La empresa va a solicitar financiación adicional para expandir sus operaciones.
The company is going to request additional financing to expand its operations. - Es importante solicitar información clara sobre los requisitos del programa.
It is important to request clear information about the program requirements.
💡 Did You Know?
The word 'solicitar' originates from the Latin word 'solicitare', which means to urge, provoke, or importune. Over time, its meaning evolved to encompass the act of formally asking for something.
🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "solicitar"
Synonyms: pedir (often less formal), requerir, demandar (stronger implication), pretender (to seek or aim for)
Opposites: conceder, otorgar, denegar, rechazar
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