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    Aguarda (en. Wait)

    /aɡ.'waɾ.da/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The state of being in expectation of something.
    The guard of the goods lasted all night.
    La guarda de los bienes duró toda la noche.
    Place where something is expected.
    The waiting point was established at the entrance of the park.
    El punto de espera se estableció en la entrada del parque.
    verb
    To wait for someone or something.
    She is waiting for her friend at the café.
    Ella aguarda a su amigo en el café.
    To remain in a place as a precaution.
    The soldiers were waiting in silence.
    Los soldados aguardaban en silencio.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'guardare', which means to observe or to care.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to wait in line
    To wait to be attended to or to act.
    aguardar turno
    to wait for news
    To wait for information about a matter.
    aguardar noticias
    to wait for the right moment
    To wait for the right time to act.
    aguardar el momento

    Related Words

    guard
    Person responsible for surveillance.
    guardia
    wait
    Action of waiting.
    espera
    care
    Action of caring or watching over.
    cuidado

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a situation of expectation.
    I was in the wait for them to give me the yes.
    Estaba en la aguarda de que me dieran el sí.
    To await a specific outcome.
    In the wait for the exam response.
    En la aguarda de la respuesta del examen.