Esperemos (en. Let's wait)

/es.pe.ɾe.mos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To express hope that something will happen.
Let's hope everything goes well.
Esperemos que todo salga bien.
To indicate that a result or event is expected.
Let's hope to receive good news soon.
Esperemos recibir buenas noticias pronto.
Used in situations where there is a collective desire.
Let's hope to stay on the right path.
Esperemos seguir en el camino correcto.

Etymology

From the verb esperar, which comes from the Latin 'sperare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

let's hope so
It expresses hope that something is true.
esperemos que sí
let's hope for the best
It wishes for a positive outcome.
esperemos lo mejor
let's wait patiently
It indicates that one should wait without rushing.
esperemos con paciencia

Related Words

esperar
To have the expectation that something will happen.
esperar
esperanza
Confidence that something good will happen.
esperanza
espero
Form of the verb esperar in the first person singular.
espero

Slang Meanings

It is used ironically to indicate that one has no faith in an outcome.
When they say that everything will change, we can only 'let's hope'.
Cuando dicen que todo va a cambiar, solo podemos 'esperemos'.
Expression of resignation in the face of waiting.
Well, we can no longer do anything, we can only hope.
Bueno, ya no podemos hacer nada, solo esperemos.