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rogar

to beg

verb rroh-GAHR Rare
Communication Speech

Origin: From Latin rogare.

Also means

to pray

Usage Note

Rogar is a stem-changing verb (o→ue): ruego, ruegas, ruega. It means both 'to beg/implore' (te ruego que vengas, I beg you to come) and 'to pray' in formal or religious registers. The fixed phrase se ruega silencio (silence is requested) appears on formal notices. It is more earnest than pedir (to ask).

Examples

"Te ruego que me perdones."

Natural Translation

I beg you to forgive me.

Literal Translation

To-you I-beg that me you-forgive.

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