Suplico (en. I beg)

/supli'ko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To ask for something insistently and fervently.
I beg for your help in this difficult moment.
Suplico tu ayuda en este momento difícil.
To beg or implore with great desire.
She begged for a second chance.
Ella suplicó por una segunda oportunidad.
To plead in a more emotional or desperate sense.
The citizens begged for peace and security.
Los ciudadanos suplicaban por paz y seguridad.

Etymology

From the Latin 'supplicare', which means 'to beg' or 'to implore'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to beg for forgiveness
To ask for forgiveness intensely.
suplicar perdón
to beg for help
To ask for help with great urgency.
suplicar ayuda
to beg for love
To plead for someone's love.
suplicar amor

Related Words

implore
To ask for something with supplication.
implorar
beg
To ask for something intensely and with supplication.
rogar
to beg
To ask for alms or help in a humble and constant manner.
mendigar

Slang Meanings

To beg in a comedic or exaggerated way.
When I forgot the anniversary, I begged like in a comedy movie.
Cuando me olvidé del aniversario, supliqué como en una película de comedia.
To ask for something among friends in a fun way.
I begged my friend to lend me his video game for a day.
Le supliqué a mi amigo que me dejara su videojuego por un día.