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    Aguardaban (en. Were waiting)

    /aɣwarˈðaban/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To wait in advance.
    The children eagerly awaited the arrival of Christmas.
    Los niños aguardaban ansiosos la llegada de la Navidad.
    To be waiting for something or someone.
    They waited for the train for more than an hour.
    Aguardaban el tren durante más de una hora.
    To stay in one place to receive something.
    They awaited instructions from their boss before proceeding.
    Aguardaban instrucciones de su jefe antes de proceder.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'aguardar', which comes from the Latin 'adguardare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to wait for someone
    To wait for a person to arrive.
    aguardar a alguien
    to wait for the right moment
    To wait until it is the opportune moment.
    aguardar el momento adecuado
    to await news
    To wait to receive information about something.
    aguardar noticias

    Related Words

    aguardar
    Verb meaning to wait or remain in one place.
    aguardar
    espera
    The action of waiting.
    espera
    paciencia
    The ability to wait without becoming frustrated.
    paciencia

    Slang Meanings

    To wait patiently.
    I will wait here until they call me.
    Voy a aguardar aquí hasta que me llamen.
    To wait for something exciting.
    We are awaiting the premiere of the movie.
    Estamos aguardando el estreno de la película.