Solicitar
Example: Voy a solicitar un trabajo en la tienda del centro.
Definition
"Solicitar" means to formally ask for something, such as a job, permission, or a service, often through an official process or application. For example, in the phrase 'Voy a solicitar un trabajo en la tienda del centro,' it refers to applying for a job at a store.
Etymology
The word "solicitar" comes from the Latin verb 'sollicitare,' meaning to disturb or urge. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to mean making a formal request or application. Did you know? The original Latin sense carried a sense of agitation, which softened into politely asking or seeking something.
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"Solicitar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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