No. 3,843 in Spanish
solicita
"Solicita" means "requests" or "asks for."
In a sentence
Juan solicita más información sobre el curso.
Juan requests more information about the course.
The word 'solicita' here is used as a formal way to express a request for information or assistance.
Ana siempre solicita amablemente cuando quiere algo.
Ana always requests kindly when she wants something.
In this sentence, 'solicita' is used to indicate a habitual action of making polite requests.
Se solicita personal para el nuevo proyecto.
Personnel is requested for the new project.
Here, 'solicita' is used in a passive construction, indicating that a request or requirement is being made by an unspecified subject.
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