Spanish word

ruego

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈrweɣo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounplea

Example

Tengo un ruego: ¿me puedes ayudar?

I have a plea: can you help me?

Illustration for ruego (plea)

More examples

No puedo atender ese ruego ahora.

I can't attend to that request right now.

Core concept

Earnest respectful plea.

Common phrases

  • Tengo un ruego

    have a request

  • hacer un ruego

    make a request

  • atender un ruego

    attend to a request

Similar words

petición: Straightforward, polite request that asks another person to do something.
súplica: Profound, heartfelt plea that presses urgently for aid, mercy, or compassion.
pedido: Request that seeks goods or services to be supplied or carried out.

Definition in Spanish

Petición seria o urgente para solicitar un favor o ayuda, expresada con respeto.

Word origin

From Latin rogare 'to ask' via Spanish rogar, the noun ruego names an earnest, respectful request.

Usage tips

  • A formal word that often sounds too stiff in casual speech, so native speakers usually use pedir or te pido when asking friends for a favor.

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