This is the 953rd most frequent Portuguese word.
solicitar
To request or to apply for.
Here, 'solicitar' is used to formally ask for something.
Eu gostaria de solicitar um favor.
I would like to request a favor.
In this sentence, 'solicitar' means to formally ask or demand something.
O professor solicitou aos alunos que terminassem a tarefa a tempo.
The teacher requested the students to finish the assignment on time.
In this example, 'solicitar' is used to inquire or ask for information.