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    Esperan (en. They wait)

    [es-pe-ran]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To wait for something considered safe or probable.
    They are waiting for the bus at the stop.
    Ellos esperan el autobús en la parada.
    To hope that something happens.
    People expect that it will rain tomorrow.
    Las personas esperan que haya lluvia mañana.
    To have the expectation that something will occur.
    The children eagerly await their birthday.
    Los niños esperan su cumpleaños con emoción.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sperare', which means 'to wait.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hope for the best
    They trust that something positive will result.
    esperan lo mejor
    wait for the right moment
    They await the opportune opportunity.
    esperan el momento adecuado
    hoping in vain
    To count on something that will not happen.
    esperan en vano

    Related Words

    wait
    The act of waiting.
    espera
    to give hope
    To instill hope.
    esperanzar
    to despair
    To lose patience or hope.
    desesperar

    Slang Meanings

    To be awaiting something exciting.
    The kids are eagerly waiting for the party.
    Los chavales esperan con ganas la fiesta.
    To have patience in the face of an uncertain situation.
    We have to wait and see what happens.
    Hay que esperar y ver qué pasa.