solicitar
In the tables below, the stem is shown in black and the ending in purple.
1.Presente
Presente
Habitual actions, general truths, and what's happening now.
| yo | solicito |
| tú | solicitas |
| él/ella | solicita |
| nosotros | solicitamos |
| vosotros | solicitáis |
| ellos/ellas | solicitan |
Yo solicito una beca para estudiar en el extranjero.
I request a scholarship to study abroad.
Ella solicita ayuda para su proyecto.
She requests help for her project.
2.Pretérito Indefinido
Pretérito Indefinido
Completed actions at a specific point in the past.
| yo | solicité |
| tú | solicitaste |
| él/ella | solicitó |
| nosotros | solicitamos |
| vosotros | solicitasteis |
| ellos/ellas | solicitaron |
Ayer solicité un préstamo en el banco.
Yesterday I applied for a loan at the bank.
Ellos solicitaron información sobre el curso.
They requested information about the course.
3.Imperfecto
Imperfecto
Ongoing or repeated actions in the past, descriptions, and background context.
| yo | solicitaba |
| tú | solicitabas |
| él/ella | solicitaba |
| nosotros | solicitábamos |
| vosotros | solicitabais |
| ellos/ellas | solicitaban |
Cuando era joven, siempre solicitaba libros en la biblioteca.
When I was young, I always requested books at the library.
Ella solicitaba ayuda antes de cada examen.
She used to request help before each exam.
4.Futuro Simple
Futuro Simple
Future actions, predictions, and speculation about the present.
| yo | solicitaré |
| tú | solicitarás |
| él/ella | solicitará |
| nosotros | solicitaremos |
| vosotros | solicitaréis |
| ellos/ellas | solicitarán |
Mañana solicitaré una cita con el doctor.
Tomorrow I will request an appointment with the doctor.
Ellos solicitarán su pasaporte la próxima semana.
They will apply for their passport next week.
5.Condicional
Condicional
Hypothetical situations, polite requests, and future-in-the-past.
| yo | solicitaría |
| tú | solicitarías |
| él/ella | solicitaría |
| nosotros | solicitaríamos |
| vosotros | solicitaríais |
| ellos/ellas | solicitarían |
Si tuviera tiempo, solicitaría un cambio de trabajo.
If I had time, I would apply for a job change.
Ella solicitaría una subvención si supiera cómo hacerlo.
She would request a grant if she knew how to do it.
6.Subjuntivo Presente
Subjuntivo Presente
Wishes, doubts, emotions, and subordinate clauses expressing uncertainty.
| yo | solicite |
| tú | solicites |
| él/ella | solicite |
| nosotros | solicitemos |
| vosotros | solicitéis |
| ellos/ellas | soliciten |
Es importante que yo solicite el permiso antes de empezar.
It's important that I request the permit before starting.
Espero que ellos soliciten la ayuda necesaria.
I hope they request the necessary help.
7.Subjuntivo Imperfecto
Subjuntivo Imperfecto
Past subjunctive contexts, hypothetical si-clauses, and polite suggestions.
| yo | solicitara |
| tú | solicitaras |
| él/ella | solicitara |
| nosotros | solicitaramos |
| vosotros | solicitarais |
| ellos/ellas | solicitaran |
Si yo solicitara el trabajo, tendría más oportunidades.
If I were to apply for the job, I would have more opportunities.
Si ellos solicitaran el apoyo, podrían mejorar su situación.
If they were to request support, they could improve their situation.
Related verbs
Common questions
- Is "solicitar" regular or irregular in Spanish?
- "solicitar" is a regular -ar verb in Spanish. It follows the standard conjugation pattern for -ar verbs.
- How do you conjugate "solicitar" in the present tense?
- In the Presente, "solicitar" conjugates as: solicitas, solicito, solicitan, and more. See the full table above.
- What is the past tense of "solicitar" in Spanish?
- In the Pretérito Indefinido, "solicitar" conjugates as: solicitaste, solicité, solicitaron, and more. See the full table above.
- How common is "solicitar" in Spanish?
- "solicitar" (to request, to apply for) is one of the most commonly used verbs in Spanish.