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.