No. 13,913 in Spanish

solicitaba

"Solicitaba" means "was requesting" or "was applying for."

In a sentence

Juan solicitaba ayuda para terminar su proyecto.
Juan was requesting help to finish his project.
Describes a request for help being made.
La profesora solicitaba silencio mientras explicaba la tarea.
The teacher was requesting silence while explaining the assignment.
Indicates the action of asking for silence as a requirement.
Ellos solicitaban información sobre el evento próximo.
They were requesting information about the upcoming event.
Refers to asking or trying to obtain details about an event.

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