Ruega (en. Beg)
/ˈrweɣa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To ask for something with supplication.
She begs for help in times of difficulty.
Ella ruega por ayuda en momentos de dificultad.
To insist that an action be carried out.
He begs his friends to accompany him on his trip.
Él ruega a sus amigos que lo acompañen en su viaje.
To express need or desire intensely.
The children beg for a new toy.
Los niños ruegan por un nuevo juguete.
Etymology
From Latin 'rogare', meaning 'to ask' or 'to beg'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
I beg you
Plea directed to someone in particular.
ruego a usted
beg for your life
Expression indicating a desperate plea.
ruega por tu vida
begging amid tears
Requesting something with tears, showing deep emotion.
ruega entre llantos
Related Words
request
Intense request or plea.
ruego
prayer
Supplication or prayer directed to a deity.
rogativa
suppliant
Person who begs or pleads.
rogador
Slang Meanings
To ask desperately.
He was begging for a lifebuoy in the sea.
Estaba ruegando por un salvavidas en el mar.
To make an extreme plea.
That's like begging for a miracle.
Eso es como rogar por un milagro.