suplico
“suplico” means “I beg” in Spanish (making a desperate or heartfelt request).
I beg, I implore
Also: I plead
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Te suplico que me escuches, es la última vez que lo pido.
B1I beg you to listen to me; this is the last time I ask.
Suplico a mis padres que me permitan ir al viaje.
B2I implore my parents to allow me to go on the trip.
Suplico clemencia por mis errores pasados.
B2I plead for clemency for my past mistakes.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Which sentence correctly uses 'suplico' to show a strong, desperate request?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *supplicāre*, which literally meant 'to kneel down' or 'to fold the knees' (sub- + plicare). This physical act of bowing or kneeling became associated with making humble, desperate requests.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
If 'suplico' means 'I beg,' how do I say 'He begs'?
You would use the third-person form: 'suplica.' For example, 'Él suplica por una segunda oportunidad' (He begs for a second chance).
Why does the spelling change in some of the conjugations of the root verb *suplicar*?
The spelling changes (c to qu) are purely for sound. Spanish rules require the 'c' to change to 'qu' before the vowels 'e' or 'i' to ensure the 'k' sound is maintained, otherwise it would sound like an 's' sound (like in 'cebolla').