ruego
/ˈrweɡo/
In Spanish, 'I beg' is expressed as ruego.
The phrase ruego is used when making a request that is heartfelt, urgent or highly formal. One common way to begin such a request is by saying Ruego que…, which means 'I beg that…'.
How does it change in a sentence?
This is a stem-changing verb where the 'o' changes to 'ue' in many conjugations, such as ruega (he/she begs). When you use ruego to ask someone to perform an action, you must follow it with the subjunctive mood in the subordinate clause, such as in the structure te ruego que…
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈrweɡo/
Did you know?
- If you want to ask a crowd to be quiet, you can use the verb rogar in the phrase rogar silencio. This sounds much more polished and authoritative than simply saying 'please be quiet'.
- While ruego means 'I beg' in a request, the word ruego is also the noun for 'prayer' in a religious context. In a church, you might see a list of ruegos which are specific petitions made to God.
- In legal documents and official correspondence, le ruego is frequently used as a sophisticated substitute for the word 'please'. It elevates the tone from a casual favor to a formal petition.
Examples in context
- Te ruego que nos ayudes.I beg you to help us.This sentence shows how to use ruego to ask for help.Tatoeba #2179045 by marcelostockle, translation #1779893 by Spamster
- Enséñamelo, te lo ruego.Show it to me, I beg you.This sentence demonstrates how to use ruego when pleading for something to be shown.Tatoeba #8390796 by ManuelML, translation #8416170 by cromwellt
- Te ruego que me perdones.I beg you to forgive me.This sentence illustrates using ruego when asking for forgiveness.Tatoeba #2314660 by marcelostockle, translation #2293998 by CK
- Ruego que me conceda una oportunidad para presentar mi propuesta.I beg you to grant me an opportunity to present my proposal.
- Ruego que me brinde su apoyo en este difícil momento.I beg you to provide your support in this difficult time.
- Ruego que considere mi solicitud detenidamente.I beg you to consider my request carefully.
- Te ruego que me prestes algo de dinero hasta que cobre.I beg you to lend me some money until I get paid.
- 10 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro is asking Sofía for a formal favor at a gala.
- AlejandroLe ruego que acepte esta invitación.I beg you to accept this invitation.
- SofíaEs un honor, Alejandro.It is an honor, Alejandro.
- AlejandroNo se arrepentirá de venir.You will not regret coming.
- SofíaAcepto con mucho gusto.I accept with great pleasure.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ruego, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
