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"Ruegos" is a form of "ruego", a noun which is often translated as "plea". "Preguntas" is a form of "preguntar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to ask". Learn more about the difference between "ruegos" and "preguntas" below.
el ruego(
rrweh
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goh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (request)
a. plea
El jefe escuchó los ruegos de Javier y le dio una segunda oportunidad antes de despedirlo.The boss heard Javier's pleas and gave him a second chance before firing him.
2. (religious)
a. prayer
La virgen escuchó mis ruegos porque mi tía se curó milagrosamente.The virgin heard my prayers because my aunt healed miraculously.
preguntar(
preh
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goon
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tahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to ask
Por favor, pregunte a su hija si vendrá a la cena.Please, ask your daughter if she is coming for dinner.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to ask about
Si pregunta por el libro, dile que está en la biblioteca.If she asks about the book, tell her it's at the library.
preguntarse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
