How to Say "to implore" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to implore” is “suplicar” — B1 level.
Examples
Te suplico que no te vayas.
I beg you not to go.
Los ciudadanos suplicaron por una solución al problema.
The citizens pleaded for a solution to the problem.
El reo suplicó clemencia ante el juez.
The prisoner pleaded for mercy before the judge.
Spelling Change Alert
The 'c' changes to 'qu' in certain past forms (supliqué) and the special 'wishes' form (suplique) to keep the hard 'k' sound.
Using 'que'
When you beg someone to do something, use 'suplicar que' followed by a special verb form (the subjunctive).
Confusing with Pedir
Mistake: “Using 'suplicar' for a simple request like asking for salt.”
Correction: Use 'pedir' for simple requests. Only use 'suplicar' if you are desperate or in a formal setting.
Spelling Error
Mistake: “Writing 'suplicé' in the past tense.”
Correction: It must be 'supliqué' so it sounds like 'su-plee-kay' instead of 'su-plee-say'.
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