solicitar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
solicitar — to apply for
The present subjunctive of solicitar (solicite, solicites, etc.) is used after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or influence.
solicitar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use this tense when the main clause expresses a wish, hope, doubt, emotion, or influence, and the subject of the main clause is different from the subject of the subordinate clause. Think 'I want you to apply,' 'It's important that they request.'
Notes on solicitar in the Present Subjunctive
Solicitar is regular in the present subjunctive. The stem is the same as the 'yo' form of the present indicative ('solicito'), and you add the opposite vowel endings (-e, -es, -e, -emos, -éis, -en).
Example Sentences
Espero que solicites una reunión pronto.
I hope you apply for a meeting soon.
tú
Dudo que ellos soliciten la visa a tiempo.
I doubt they will apply for the visa on time.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
El jefe quiere que solicitemos la aprobación.
The boss wants us to request approval.
nosotros
Te recomiendo que solicites el trabajo.
I recommend that you apply for the job.
tú
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the indicative instead of the subjunctive after expressions of doubt or desire.
Correct: Use the present subjunctive: 'Dudo que solicite' not 'Dudo que solicita'.
Why: Expressions of doubt, desire, and uncertainty trigger the subjunctive mood.
Mistake: Using the subjunctive when the subject is the same in both clauses.
Correct: If the subject is the same, use the infinitive: 'Quiero solicitar' not 'Quiero que solicite'.
Why: The subjunctive is generally used when there's a change of subject between the main and subordinate clauses.
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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.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: solicitara
The imperfect subjunctive of solicitar (solicitara/solicitase) is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, or polite requests.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: solicita
Use the imperative of solicitar for direct commands: solicita (tú), solicite (usted), etc.
Negative Imperative
yo: no solicites
Negative commands for solicitar use the present subjunctive: no solicites (tú), no solicite (usted), etc.