apelación
“apelación” means “appeal” in Spanish (legal request for a higher court to review a decision).
appeal
Also: plea
📝 In Action
El abogado presentó una apelación ante el juez.
B1The lawyer filed an appeal before the judge.
La corte de apelación revisará el caso mañana.
B2The appeals court will review the case tomorrow.
Su apelación a la calma evitó un conflicto mayor.
C1His plea for calm prevented a bigger conflict.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: apelación
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the correct way to say 'the appeals'?
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From the Latin 'appellatio', which means 'a calling upon' or 'an address'. It originally referred to calling upon a higher power or authority for help.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'apelación' only used in law?
Mostly, yes. While it can mean a heartfelt 'plea' in formal literature or speeches, in everyday Spanish it almost always refers to a legal process.
How do I say 'to file an appeal'?
The most natural way is to use the verb 'presentar' or 'interponer', as in 'presentar una apelación'.
Why does the accent disappear in 'apelaciones'?
In Spanish, when we add '-es' to a word ending in '-n', the stress naturally stays on the same syllable, so the written accent mark is no longer needed to show you where to emphasize the sound.