Esperar (en. Wait)

/espeˈɾaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To remain in one place until something happens.

I am going to wait for the bus at the stop.

Voy a esperar al autobús en la parada.

To trust in the realization of something.

I hope they give me the job.

Espero que me den el trabajo.

To anticipate or foresee an event.

We expect a lot of rain this week.

Esperamos mucha lluvia esta semana.

From Latin 'exspectare', meaning 'to look outward'.

wait for a miracle

To trust that something extraordinary will happen.

esperar un milagro

wait for the right moment

To know how to wait until the right moment.

esperar el momento adecuado

I can't wait

To express impatience for something to come.

no puedo esperar

hope

Confidence that something desired will happen.

esperanza

expected

That has been anticipated or awaited.

esperado

wait-er

A person who waits.

esperador

To wait eagerly

I am eagerly waiting for the movie premiere.

Estoy esperando con ansias el estreno de la película.

To wait sitting down

You can wait sitting down if you are not in a hurry.

Puedes esperar sentado si no tienes prisa.