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.