solicitar Affirmative Imperative Conjugation
solicitar — to apply for
Use the imperative of solicitar for direct commands: solicita (tú), solicite (usted), etc.
solicitar Affirmative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Affirmative Imperative
The imperative is used for giving direct orders or making strong requests. For 'solicitar,' this means telling someone directly to apply for something, request something, or solicit something.
Notes on solicitar in the Affirmative Imperative
Solicitar is regular in the affirmative imperative. The tú form 'solicita' drops the 'r' from the infinitive and adds 'a'. The usted/ustedes/nosotros forms use the present subjunctive stem.
Example Sentences
Solicita el puesto ahora mismo.
Apply for the position right now.
tú
¡Soliciten una beca!
Apply for a scholarship!
ustedes
Solicitemos más información, por favor.
Let's request more information, please.
nosotros
Solicite su entrada con anticipación.
Request your ticket in advance.
usted
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive 'solicitar' instead of the imperative.
Correct: Use 'solicita' for 'tú' or 'solicite' for 'usted/él/ella'.
Why: The infinitive is used in other contexts, like after 'ir a' or 'poder', but not for direct commands.
Mistake: Confusing tú and usted commands.
Correct: Remember 'solicita' is informal singular (tú) and 'solicite' is formal singular (usted).
Why: Using the wrong form can sound impolite or overly familiar.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: solicito
The present tense of solicitar (solicito, solicitas, etc.) describes current actions, habits, or general truths about applying/requesting.
Preterite
yo: solicité
The preterite of solicitar is regular: solicité, solicitaste, solicitó, solicitamos, solicitasteis, solicitaron.
Imperfect
yo: solicitaba
The imperfect of solicitar (solicitaba, solicitabas, etc.) describes ongoing or habitual past requests/applications.
Future
yo: solicitaré
The future tense of solicitar (solicitaré, solicitarás, etc.) indicates actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: solicitaría
The conditional of solicitar (solicitaría, solicitarías, etc.) expresses 'would' actions, polite requests, or future-in-the-past.
Present Subjunctive
yo: solicite
The present subjunctive of solicitar (solicite, solicites, etc.) is used after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or influence.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: solicitara
The imperfect subjunctive of solicitar (solicitara/solicitase) is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, or polite requests.
Negative Imperative
yo: no solicites
Negative commands for solicitar use the present subjunctive: no solicites (tú), no solicite (usted), etc.