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    Esperó (en. Wait)

    /es-pe-ro/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To wait for something with expectation.
    He waited for the answer for hours.
    Él esperó la respuesta durante horas.
    To trust that an event will occur.
    She hoped her friend would arrive on time.
    Ella esperó que su amigo llegara a tiempo.
    To consult something that is being awaited.
    He waited for a signal to proceed.
    Esperó una señal para avanzar.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to wait for someone
    To be in a place until someone arrives.
    esperar a alguien
    to wait in vain
    To have the expectation of something without it materializing.
    esperar en vano
    to expect the worst
    To prepare mentally for the worst possible outcome.
    esperar lo peor

    Related Words

    hope
    A state of mind that arises when expressing a desire.
    esperanza
    to wait
    To maintain an expectation.
    esperar

    Slang Meanings

    To wait and not get results.
    He was waiting all night and nothing came.
    Estuvo esperando toda la noche y no llegó nada.
    To be in a situation of uncertainty.
    She is waiting to see what happens with her project.
    Está esperando a ver qué pasa con su proyecto.