Aguardando (en. Waiting)

/aɡwarˈðando/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To wait for something to happen.
I am awaiting the arrival of the bus.
Estoy aguardando la llegada del autobús.
To remain in a state of waiting.
Awaiting the result of the interview.
Aguardando el resultado de la entrevista.
To contemplate the future with expectation.
Awaiting better days.
Aguardando mejores días.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

awaiting results
Waiting for the results of something.
aguardando resultados
awaiting the occasion
Waiting for the right moment to act.
aguardando la ocasión
awaiting changes
Being in anticipation of modifications or alterations.
aguardando cambios

Related Words

wait
To be in a state of anticipation for something.
esperar

Slang Meanings

To be waiting for a favor or help.
I am awaiting someone to lend me a hand with the homework.
Estoy aguardando que me eche una mano con la tarea.
To hang around waiting for something.
I'm just awaiting here until the party arrives.
Solo estoy aguardando aquí hasta que llegue la fiesta.