Best way to say: "File the petition"

Question

There are several words for "file" but I want to find the best way/word when you're talking about filing a legal document like a petition or application. "presentar" or is there a better word?

Thanks, Rachel

Answer 1

Necisita presentar un solicitud para un visado.

Answer 2

petición = petition (e.g., legal) or request

demanda = complaint (lawsuit) or demand

solicitud = application (e.g., for employment) or request

Answer 3

Hi Rachel:

In the dictionary here under the word "file" it says:

To file a claim = presentar una demanda

My dictionary at home says the same thing.

Answer 4

Necesita presentar una solicitud para un visado.

No es del todo correcta esta frase. Más bien, no lo diríamos así.

Debe solicitar un visado. Debe presentar una solicitud para un visado.

You need to....no suele ser "necesitar"

You need to do this fast. Debes hacerlo rápido.

Gracias, Heidi. - --Mariana--, SEP 13, 2009

Answer 5

With a little more context, say "to file a petition for divorce", this would be "entablar pleito de divorcio".

In the U.S. we say "presentar una demanda de divorcio." - --Mariana--, SEP 13, 2009

en España también - 00494d19, SEP 13, 2009

Answer 6

thanks all.

To give more context: por ejemplo:

You need to file a petition for a visa.

Use "presente" ?

Rachel