solicito

Solicito is the first-person singular present indicative form of the Spanish verb solicitar, meaning to request or to apply for. It is used when the speaker asks for something from another person or institution, or when indicating that they are seeking a position, information, or admission.

Originates from the Latin sollicitāre, meaning to disturb or arouse, with the sense evolving to request or solicit in modern Spanish. The word is common in formal and semi-formal communication and is often found in job-seeking or information-request contexts.

Conjugation in present indicative: yo solicito, tú solicitas, él solicita, nosotros solicitamos, vosotros solicitáis, ellos solicitan. Related forms include solicitar (to request or apply), solicitud (a request), solicitante (an applicant), and solicitado (something requested). The form solicitó appears in the preterite.

Usage notes: In everyday speech, simpler verbs are often used, but solicitar remains standard in formal writing and official communications. Solicitando or solicito can appear in standalone sentences within resumes, cover letters, or information requests, for example: “Solicito información sobre los requisitos” or “Solicito empleo.”

Translations and nuances: In English, the verb can be translated as “to request” or “to apply for,” depending on context. The noun forms—solicitud, solicitante, and solicitado—help distinguish between the act of requesting and the people or items involved.