Spanish Word of the Day
esperar
/es-pe-RAR/ • verb — 15th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: to wait or to expect
Examples
- Voy a esperar el autobús.
(I am going to wait for the bus.) - Espero que vengas a la fiesta.
(I hope you come to the party.) - No puedo esperar más tiempo.
(I can't wait any longer.)
Synonyms
- aguardar
- anticipar
This verb is commonly used when referring to the act of waiting for someone or something, or expressing an expectation about a future event.
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