This is the 11153rd most frequent Catalan word.
súplica
A humble or earnest request or plea.
The word 'súplica' here is used to denote a heartfelt request or plea, emphasizing the emotional weight of the appeal.
Li vaig fer una súplica que em deixés anar al viatge amb ells.
I made a plea to her to let me go on the trip with them.
In this sentence, 'súplica' refers to a collective and earnest request made by a group, often in a formal or public context.
La súplica dels ciutadans va ser escoltada pel govern.
The plea of the citizens was heard by the government.
Here 'súplica' is used to convey the notion of an appeal that someone chose not to make, reflecting a resigned attitude.