solicitabas

Solicitabas is a verb form in the Spanish language. Specifically, it is the second-person singular imperfect indicative of the verb solicitar. The imperfect tense in Spanish is used to describe ongoing, habitual, or incomplete actions in the past, as well as to set the scene or provide background information.

When one uses "solicitabas," they are referring to an action of requesting, asking for, or applying for something that was happening repeatedly or continuously in the past, from the perspective of addressing "you" (singular, informal). For example, "Tú solicitabas información cada semana" translates to "You were requesting information every week" or "You used to request information every week." The context of the sentence would determine the precise nuance.

The verb "solicitar" itself carries connotations of formality and politeness. It is more formal than simply asking for something and often implies a structured or official request. Therefore, "solicitabas" suggests that the addressed individual was habitually or continuously making such formal requests in the past. It is a common verb in various contexts, including job applications, requests for services, or petitions.