This is the 953rd most frequent Portuguese word.
solicitar
To request or to apply for.
In this example, 'solicitar' is used to inquire or ask for information.
Ao chegar ao balcão, precisei solicitar informações sobre o serviço.
Upon arriving at the counter, I needed to request information about the service.
Here, 'solicitar' is used to formally ask for something.
Eu gostaria de solicitar um favor.
I would like to request a favor.
In this sentence, 'solicitar' means to formally ask or demand something.