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    Espera (en. Wait)

    /esˈpeɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Intervention that involves staying in one place until something occurs.
    The wait in the emergency room can be frustrating.
    La espera en la sala de emergencias puede ser frustrante.
    Period of time during which one is awaiting something.
    I had to wait a long time for the train.
    Tuve que hacer una larga espera para el tren.
    Act of awaiting an uncertain outcome.
    The wait for the exam results was distressing.
    La espera de los resultados del examen fue angustiante.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'expectare', which means to wait or to await.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to wait
    to remain in one place until something happens.
    hacer espera
    to have no patience for the wait
    to be unable to await calmly.
    no tener paciencia para la espera
    an endless wait
    a waiting period that seems to never end.
    una espera interminable

    Related Words

    hope
    Confidence that something desired will happen.
    esperanza
    to wait
    Act of waiting or anticipating something.
    esperar
    awaited
    That which has been anticipated or foreseen.
    esperado

    Slang Meanings

    To take one's time.
    I'm taking it easy, there's no hurry, it's just a wait.
    Voy con calma, no hay apuro, solo es una espera.
    To take a breather.
    After working so much, I'm going to take a break.
    Después de tanto trabajar, me voy a tomar una espera.