imploraste

Imploraste is the second-person singular form of the Spanish verb implorar in the pretérito indefinido (simple past). It denotes a past action in which you, the tú subject, begged or pleaded for something. The form is common in narrative prose and dialogue, conveying urgency or emotional appeal.

Etymology and meaning: implorar comes from Latin implorare, formed from in- (toward) and plorare (to cry out, bewail). The sense evolved to include to beg, plead, or supplicate someone for help, mercy, or permission.

Grammatical notes: Imploraste is the tú form in the past tense. Other endings in the same tense are yo imploré, él/ella/Ud. imploró, nosotros imploramos, vosotros implorasteis, ellos/ellas/Uds. imploraron. The verb often appears with a direct object such as ayuda, perdón, or permiso, for example: Ayer imploraste ayuda a tus padres.

Usage context: The word carries a stronger emotional charge than simple pedir and is frequently found in literature, personal narratives, and formal or dramatic speech. It can express a plea made in moments of desperation, remorse, or earnest supplication.

Related forms and variants: As a member of the -ar verb group, implorar follows regular conjugation patterns in all tenses and moods, with imploraste being the familiar second-person past form. While most commonly encountered in Spanish, related Romance languages may feature equivalent verbs with analogous past forms, though exact spelling and conjugation differ.