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    Esperes (en. Wait)

    /espeˈres/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To express the expectation that something will happen.
    It is important that you wait for your friends before leaving.
    Es importante que esperes a tus amigos antes de irte.
    To have confidence that something will occur.
    I hope you arrive on time for the meeting.
    Espero que llegues a tiempo a la reunión.
    To hold hope that something will happen.
    Always expect the best from people.
    Siempre esperes lo mejor de las personas.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'sperare', which means 'to hope'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hope for the best
    To have hope that a good situation will happen.
    esperes lo mejor
    wait seated
    Indicates that something will not occur soon or never.
    esperes sentado
    wait in vain
    To wait without positive outcomes.
    esperes en vano

    Related Words

    hope
    Confidence that something will occur.
    esperanza
    to wait
    The act of anticipating something that is going to be received.
    esperar
    waiting moments
    The period of time that passes while waiting for something.
    momentos de espera

    Slang Meanings

    To wait without doing anything.
    Don't just stand there waiting; do something for your future!
    No te quedes ahí esperes; ¡haz algo por tu futuro!
    To pass the time without worrying.
    At the beach, you just wait and enjoy the sun.
    En la playa solo esperes y disfrutas del sol.