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