ruego

Definitions of ruego
  1. noun
    a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
    synonyms: demanda, instancia, memorial, pedido, petición, solicitud, suplicatorio, súplica
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    colecta
    request for a sum of money
    reclamación
    an urgent or peremptory request
    ultimato, ultimátum
    a final peremptory demand
    demanda, reclamo
    a demand especially in the phrase "the call of duty"
    type of:
    contenido, mensaje
    what a communication that is about something is about
  2. noun
    (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
    synonyms: alegato, defensa, súplica
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    acusación, cargo
    (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense
    disculpa, pretexto
    (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer)
    acusación, denunciación
    a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
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    afirmación, exposición, informe, manifestación, relación
    a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
  3. noun
    earnest or urgent request
    synonyms: imploración
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    demagogia, demagogismo
    impassioned appeals to the prejudices and emotions of the populace
    súplica
    a humble request for help from someone in authority
    solicitación
    an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status
    cortejo, festejo, galanteo
    a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
    patriotería
    an appeal intended to arouse patriotic emotions
    mendicidad
    a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
    importunidad
    insistent solicitation and entreaty
    type of:
    instancia, petición, solicitud
    the verbal act of requesting
  4. noun
    reverent petition to a deity
    synonyms: súplica
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    bendición
    a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
    colecta
    a short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England
    acción de gracias, bendición
    a short prayer of thanks before a meal
    rogativa
    a solemn supplication ceremony prescribed by the church
    type of:
    instancia, petición, solicitud
    the verbal act of requesting
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