No. 6,192 in Spanish
apelan
"Apelan" means "they appeal" in English.
In a sentence
Los estudiantes apelan a sus conocimientos previos para resolver el problema.
The students appeal to their prior knowledge to solve the problem.
In this sentence, 'apelan' is used to indicate that the students rely on or refer to their prior knowledge for support in solving the problem.
Las compañías apelan la decisión del juez porque consideran que no fue justa.
The companies appeal the judge's decision because they consider it to be unjust.
Here, 'apelan' is used in the context of formally contesting or challenging a judgment or decision within a legal framework.
Los artistas apelan a las emociones del público mediante sus obras.
The artists appeal to the emotions of the audience through their works.
In this instance, 'apelan' denotes an attempt by the artists to evoke or connect to the audience's emotions through creativity.
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