Esperarse (en. Wait)

/espeˈɾaɾse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To stay in one place waiting for something to happen.

I'm going to wait at the station until the train arrives.

Me voy a esperar en la estación hasta que llegue el tren.

To hold back or not to act immediately.

He waited before making a decision.

Se esperó antes de tomar una decisión.

To simulate a reaction or an emotional state while waiting.

He waited for things to calm down before speaking.

Se esperó a que las cosas se calmaran antes de hablar.

It comes from the verb 'esperar', which has roots in the Latin 'sperare', meaning to have hope.

wait a moment

To remain for a moment waiting for something.

esperarse un momento

nothing less is expected

Indicates that there are high expectations for something.

no se espera menos

to wait for oneself

To reflect in action the same behavior expected from others.

esperarse a uno mismo

wait

Act of staying in one place until something happens.

espera

hope

Trust that something is going to happen.

esperanza

To be left hanging

I was waiting for the message and I was left hanging.

Estuve esperando el mensaje y me quedé colgado.

To be on pins and needles

They told me they would call, but I'm on pins and needles.

Me dijeron que me llamarían, pero estoy en ascuas.