Was hoping (es. Esperaba)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Yo esperaba el autobús en la parada.
I was hoping for the bus at the stop.
Context: daily life
Ella esperaba que llegara su amigo.
She was hoping her friend would arrive.
Context: social
Esperaba un regalo para mi cumpleaños.
Was hoping for a gift for my birthday.
Context: celebration

Intermediate (B1-B2)

El año pasado, esperaba con ansias mis vacaciones.
Last year, I was hoping eagerly for my vacation.
Context: travel
Esperaba que la reunión empezara a tiempo, pero llegó tarde.
Was hoping the meeting would start on time, but it started late.
Context: society
Ella esperaba noticias sobre su examen final.
She was hoping for news about her final exam.
Context: education

Advanced (C1-C2)

A menudo, esperaba que mis esfuerzos fueran reconocidos, aunque rara vez lo eran.
Often, I was hoping my efforts would be recognized, although they rarely were.
Context: work
En un momento de reflexión, esperaba encontrar respuestas en el silencio de la noche.
In a moment of reflection, I was hoping to find answers in the silence of the night.
Context: philosophy
Mientras la crisis se desarrollaba, la sociedad esperaba con incertidumbre y ansiedad.
As the crisis unfolded, society was hoping with uncertainty and anxiety.
Context: society

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