solicitud
/soliθiˈtud/
The Spanish word for request is solicitud.
The word solicitud refers to a formal or official request, such as an application or a petition. It is related to the verb solicitar, which means to request or to ask for something.
Meaning: to ask somebody to do something (verb)
Which one should you use?
While pedido is typically used for common requests like orders or favors, solicitud is the appropriate term for formal or official requests.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun solicitud (request) is derived from the verb solicitar (to request/to apply for).
How do you pronounce it?
/soliθiˈtud/
Did you know?
- The word solicitud comes from the Latin sollicitūdō, which originally referred to anxiety or restlessness rather than a formal request.
- The adjective solícito describes a person who is very attentive and eager to help, rather than someone who is simply making requests.
- If you are feeling 'solicitado' in a professional context, you are not being 'requested', but rather 'solicited' or 'sought after' by many people.
Examples in context
- Quisiera hacer una solicitud.I would like to make a request.This sentence shows how to express the desire to make a request using solicitud.Tatoeba #2228320 by marcelostockle, translation #681902 by Source_VOA
- Nuestra solicitud fue aprobada.Our request was approved.This sentence demonstrates how to say that a request was approved using solicitud.Tatoeba #4556474 by DarkHollow, translation #4495704 by CK
- Tuvimos que ceder ante su solicitud.We had to yield to their request.This sentence illustrates yielding to a request using solicitud.Tatoeba #5863877 by albrusgher, translation #22723 by kremel
- Le solicito una copia de su informeI request a copy of your report
- Solicito su ayudaI request your assistance
- Me permito pedirle un favorI kindly request a favor from you
- Quisiera pedirle más informaciónI would like to request more information from you
- Quiero preguntarle si puede ayudarmeI want to ask you if you can help me
- ¿Me dices cómo hacerlo, por favor?Can you tell me how to do it, please?
- Dime si puedes venir esta tardeTell me if you can come this afternoon
- ¿Podrías ayudarme?Could you help me?
- Te agradecería si pudieras prestarme tu libroI would appreciate it if you could lend me your book
- Me podrías traer una taza de café, por favorCould you bring me a cup of coffee, please?
- ¿Podrías decirme cómo llegar a la estación de tren?Could you tell me how to get to the train station?
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Example conversation
Elena is asking Alejandro about a work document.
- Elena¿Ya enviaste la solicitud de vacaciones, Alejandro?Did you already send the vacation request, Alejandro?
- AlejandroNo, todavía estoy escribiendo mi solicitud.No, I am still writing my request.
- ElenaHazlo pronto para que el jefe la vea.Do it soon so the boss sees it.
- AlejandroTienes razón, enviaré la solicitud ahora mismo.You are right, I will send the request right now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry solicitud, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries solicitud, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
