deja de rogar
/dexa de ɾoɡaɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase stop begging is translated into Spanish as deja de rogar.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb dejar (to leave/stop), the preposition de (of/from) and the infinitive rogar (to beg/implore).
Which one should you use?
While rogar is a common way to say beg, using suplicar in a phrase like deja de suplicar makes the action sound more dramatic or desperate, like a formal plea or supplication.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form deja de rogar uses the informal imperative (tú), which is used when speaking to a friend, peer or someone younger.
Did you know?
- The verb rogar is the root of the English word 'arrogant', via the Latin 'rogare' meaning to ask. Originally, an arrogant person was someone who asked for more than their fair share.
- In Spanish, rogar is often used in formal emails as le ruego, which translates to 'I beg you' but actually means a polite 'I kindly request'.
- While rogar means to beg, the word mendigar is used specifically for begging for money or food on the street. Telling a street beggar to stop would use deja de mendigar instead.
Examples in context
- Señor, cese de suplicar. Sus peticiones no podrán ser atendidas.Sir, cease begging. Your requests cannot be fulfilled.
- Amigo, deja de rogar. No tengo dinero para prestarte.Friend, stop begging. I don't have money to lend you.
- Deja de rogar por su atención.Stop begging for her attention.
- Por favor, deja de rogarme ahora.Please, stop begging me now.
- No tiene sentido, deja de rogar.It makes no sense, stop begging.
Example conversation
Sofía is asking Alejandro for another chance in their relationship.
- AlejandroSofía, por favor, deja de rogar.Sofía, please, stop begging.
- SofíaSolo quiero que me escuches.I just want you to listen to me.
- AlejandroYa no puedo seguir así.I can't go on like this anymore.
- SofíaEstá bien, lo entiendo.Okay, I understand.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, deja, rogar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
