Ruego (en. Request)

/ˈrweɡo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Plea or insistent demand.
He made a request to his boss for more time.
Hizo un ruego a su jefe para que le diera más tiempo.
Request generally made with much humility.
His plea for help moved everyone in the room.
Su ruego por ayuda conmovió a todos en la sala.

Etymology

From Latin 'rogare', which means 'to ask' or 'to plead'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

make a request
To make a plea or request with enthusiasm or insistence.
hacer un ruego
earnest request
A request made with great fervor and urgency.
ruego encarecido

Related Words

to plead
To ask for something solemnly or fervently.
rogar
plea
A request or plea made very clearly or emotionally.
súplica
to ask
To request something from someone.
pedir

Slang Meanings

To urge someone to do something urgently.
I made a request for him to go to the party.
Le hice un ruego para que fuera a la fiesta.
To ask for something in a very insistent manner.
He kept making pleas for her help.
No dejaba de hacer ruegos por su ayuda.