This is the 9558th most frequent Spanish word.
apela
"Apela" means "appeals" or "calls upon" in English.
Here, 'apela' refers to the formal act of requesting a higher authority to review a decision, common in legal contexts.
El abogado apela la decisión del juez en el tribunal.
The lawyer appeals the judge's decision in court.
In this context, 'apela' is used to express a call or request for empathy or understanding.
La profesora apela a la comprensión de sus estudiantes.
The teacher appeals to the understanding of her students.
In this usage, 'apela' denotes an emotional connection or invocation directed toward the audience.