/roˈɣaɾ/
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Translation
to beg, to plead, to pray
Word origin
From Latin rogare ('to ask, to request'), the same root that gives English 'interrogate' and 'arrogant'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- rogare
- English cognates
- interrogate, arrogant
Grammar
Verb type-ar irregular (o->ue)
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
ruego .
I beg you to listen to me for a moment.
.
She pleaded with her boss to give her another chance.
ruega .
Please do not smoke inside the building.
¡ ruego !
I beg you not to leave yet!
fieles ruegan .
The faithful pray for peace every Sunday.
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