Esperé (en. Wait)

/es.peˈɾe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To remain in a place until something happens or until someone arrives.

I waited at the station for more than an hour.

Yo esperé en la estación por más de una hora.

To count on the possibility of something happening.

I waited for you to call me, but you didn't.

Esperé que me llamaras, pero no lo hiciste.

To have hope that something will be realized.

I waited to get a good grade on the exam.

Esperé obtener una buena calificación en el examen.

From Latin 'sperare', meaning 'to wait' or 'to have hope'.

expect the unexpected

Be prepared for any situation.

esperar lo inesperado

there is no need to wait any longer

It's time to act without delays.

no hay que esperar más

wait in vain

Waiting for something that will not happen.

esperar en vano

hope

Confidence that something positive will happen.

esperanza

expected

Something that was anticipated to occur.

esperado

waiter

A person who waits.

esperador

Waiting for someone who never arrives.

I was 'waiting' for Juan, but he never showed up.

Estuve 'esperándo' a Juan, pero nunca apareció.

Waiting for something that is not going to happen.

I didn't 'wait' for you to have dinner, I already know you won't come.

No te 'espere' para cenar, ya sé que no vendrás.