noun🔗ShareApelaciónAn application for the removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for re-examination or review."The student filed an appeal to the school board to reconsider the suspension. "El estudiante presentó una apelación a la junta escolar para que reconsiderara la suspensión.governmentlawpoliticsrightstateessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa apelaciónThe mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected."The appeal process for challenging the school's decision was lengthy. "El proceso de apelación para impugnar la decisión de la escuela fue largo.lawrightgovernmentpoliticsactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDerecho de apelaciónThe right of appeal."The student exercised their appeal to the school board regarding the unfair grade. "El estudiante ejerció su derecho de apelación ante la junta escolar con respecto a la calificación injusta.rightlawessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAcusaciónAn accusation; a process which formerly might be instituted by one private person against another for some heinous crime demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered, rather than for the offense against the public."The family member's appeal was based on the specific harm done to them by their sibling, not on the general wrongdoing. "La acusación del familiar se basó en el daño específico que le causó su hermano, no en la falta general.lawgovernmentpoliticsrighthistoryessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAcusaciónAn accusation of a felon at common law by one of his accomplices, which accomplice was then called an approver."The appeal of the thief's partner in the burglary was considered by the court. "La acusación del socio del ladrón en el robo fue considerada por el tribunal.lawguiltpolicehistoryessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCitación, apelaciónA summons to answer to a charge."The student received an appeal to appear in court for skipping school. "El estudiante recibió una citación para comparecer ante el tribunal por faltar a la escuela.lawgovernmentessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareApelación, súplica, llamamientoA call to a person or an authority for help, proof or a decision; entreaty."He made an appeal for volunteers to help at the festival."Hizo un llamamiento a voluntarios para ayudar en el festival.communicationdemandlawpoliticsaidessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRecursoResort to physical means; recourse."When the argument with my sister became heated, I decided my only appeal was to ask our parents to mediate. "Cuando la discusión con mi hermana se acaloró, decidí que mi único recurso era pedir a nuestros padres que mediaran.actionlawrightwarmilitaryessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAtractivo, interésPower to attract or interest."The new teacher's enthusiasm had a strong appeal to the students. "El entusiasmo del nuevo profesor tenía un fuerte atractivo para los estudiantes.attitudequalityvalueessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareApelación, llamamientoA call to or use of a principle or quality for purposes of persuasion."The teacher's appeal to fairness persuaded the students to accept the new grading policy. "El llamamiento del profesor a la equidad persuadió a los estudiantes a aceptar la nueva política de calificación.communicationlanguageactionlawpoliticsgovernmentstatedemandrightsocietymoralessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApelar, recurrirTo call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc."The student appealed to the teacher to reconsider the failing grade, arguing that they had been unfairly penalized. "El estudiante apeló al profesor para que reconsiderara la calificación suspensa, argumentando que había sido penalizado injustamente.lawpoliticscommunicationgovernmentrightactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApelar a, pedir ayudaTo call on (someone) for aid"I appeal to all of you to help the orphans."Apelo a todos ustedes para que ayuden a los huérfanos.aidcommunicationdemandlawpoliticsessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApelar(informal elsewhere) To apply for the removal of a cause from an inferior to a superior judge or court for the purpose of reexamination or for decision."The student appealed the decision to the principal, hoping for a different outcome on the suspension. "El estudiante apeló la decisión al director, esperando un resultado diferente sobre la suspensión.lawgovernmentessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAtraer, gustarTo be attractive."That idea appeals to me."Esa idea me atrae.appearanceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApelar al árbitroTo ask an umpire for a decision on whether a batsman is out or not, usually by saying "How's that" or "Howzat"."The batter appealed for a decision, shouting "How's that?" to the umpire. "El bateador apeló al árbitro para una decisión, gritando: "¿Cómo es eso?".sportessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAcusarTo accuse (someone of something)."The teacher appealed the student of cheating on the exam. "El profesor acusó al estudiante de hacer trampa en el examen.lawpoliticsessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApelar, impugnarTo summon; to challenge."The lawyer appealed to the judge to reconsider the harsh punishment. "El abogado apeló al juez para que reconsiderara el duro castigo.lawactionpoliticsessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApelar aTo invoke (used with to)."The student appealed to the teacher for a longer deadline on the project. "El estudiante apeló al profesor para obtener una fecha límite más larga para el proyecto.lawpoliticscommunicationessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
