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solicitud

soh-lee-see-TOODsoliθiˈtuð

“solicitud” means “application” in Spanish (job, university, membership).

application, request

Also: petition
NounfB1formal
A detailed illustration showing a clean, white formal application document being neatly slid into the narrow slot of a sturdy, wooden submission box.

📝 In Action

Debes rellenar la solicitud antes del viernes.

B1

You must fill out the application before Friday.

Hemos enviado una solicitud de préstamo al banco.

B2

We have sent a loan request to the bank.

La universidad revisará todas las solicitudes de ingreso.

B1

The university will review all admission applications.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • petición (request (slightly less formal))
  • instancia (formal written request (in Spain))

Common Collocations

  • presentar una solicitud – to submit an application
  • denegar la solicitud – to deny the request/application
  • formulario de solicitud – application form

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "solicitud" in Spanish:

application→petition→request→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: solicitud

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'solicitud'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
solicitar(to request, to apply (verb)) — Verb
solicitante(applicant (noun)) — Noun
solícito(solicitous, attentive (adjective)) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *sollicitudo*, meaning 'anxiety' or 'earnest care.' Over time, the meaning shifted from the feeling of caring deeply to the action of making a careful, formal request.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: solicitudeItalian: sollecitudine

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'solicitud' and 'petición'?

'Solicitud' almost always refers to a formal, usually written document or application (like for a passport, job, or college). 'Petición' is a more general word for any kind of request, whether formal or informal, verbal or written.