Esperé (en. Wait)

/es.peˈɾe/

Slang Meanings

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.