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begging

/ˈbɛɡɪŋ/

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noun

Mendicidad

The act of one who begs.

Examples :

"The dog's constant begging at the dinner table was annoying the guests. "

La constante mendicidad del perro en la mesa estaba molestando a los invitados.

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verb

Mendigar, suplicar

To request the help of someone, often in the form of money.

Examples :

"He begged on the street corner from passers-by."

Mendigaba en la esquina de la calle a los transeúntes.

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verb

Suplicar, implorar

To plead with someone for help, a favor, etc.; to entreat.

Examples :

"He begged her to go to the prom with him."

Él le suplicó que fuera al baile de graduación con él.

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verb

Dar por sentado, presuponer

In the phrase beg the question: to assume.

Examples :

"The argument that everyone should get a raise because the company is successful is begging the question of whether individual contributions actually warranted a raise. "

El argumento de que todos deberían recibir un aumento porque la empresa tiene éxito da por sentado si las contribuciones individuales realmente justificaron un aumento.

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verb

Plantear la pregunta

In the phrase beg the question: to raise (a question).

Examples :

"The article on student loan debt begs the question: how will these young people afford homes? "

El artículo sobre la deuda de préstamos estudiantiles plantea la pregunta: ¿cómo podrán estos jóvenes permitirse una vivienda?

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verb

Pedir ser nombrado tutor de, o pedir que se nombre un tutor para

To ask to be appointed guardian for, or to ask to have a guardian appointed for.

Examples :

"Since her parents were unable to care for her, the lawyer was begging the court to appoint her aunt as her legal guardian. "

Dado que sus padres no podían cuidarla, el abogado estaba pidiendo al tribunal que nombrara a su tía como su tutora legal.