Aguarde (en. Wait)
/a.ɡwar.ðe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To wait or remain in one place until something happens.
Wait in line until it is your turn.
Aguarde en la fila hasta que sea su turno.
To have patience in the face of an uncertain situation.
Wait a moment, I'm almost ready.
Aguarde un momento, ya estoy casi listo.
To retain something until it is needed.
Hold that information for later.
Aguarde esa información para más tarde.
Etymology
From Latin 'guardar', which means to maintain, protect.
Common Phrases and Expressions
wait a moment
Indicates that patience is requested for a brief period.
aguarde un momento
wait and see
It suggests that the person will have to wait to check a situation.
aguarde y verá
Related Words
aguardar
A verb that means to wait.
aguardar
frustration
A feeling of impatience for not receiving a desired response or outcome.
frustración
Slang Meanings
Take your time
Wait, there's no rush in this, take your time.
Aguarde, no hay prisa en esto, tómate tu tiempo.
Wait for everything to be resolved
Wait, everything has its moment.
Aguarde, todo tiene su momento.