Espero (en. Wait)

/esˈpeɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To have the expectation that something will happen.

I hope you arrive on time.

Espero que llegues a tiempo.

To wish that something occurs.

I hope you are happy.

Espero que seas feliz.

To trust that something will take place.

I hope to get good grades on the exam.

Espero obtener buenas notas en el examen.

It comes from the Latin 'sperare', which means 'to hope'.

I hope so

Expression of positive desire towards an affirmative response.

Espero que sí

I hope for the best

Indicate optimism about the future.

Espero lo mejor

I expect nothing

Express disinterest or lack of expectations.

No espero nada

hope

Feeling of positive expectation about the future.

esperanza

to wait

Act of having the expectation of something.

esperar

to wish

To have the aspiration for something to happen.

desear

To express confidence in a situation.

Honestly, I hope everything turns out well.

La verdad, espero que todo salga bien.

Used in an informal context to ask for or suggest something.

I hope you bring something delicious to eat.

Espero que traigas algo rico para comer.