espera

/esˈpeɾa/, [esˈpe.ɾa]

hold on, wait for, waiting


Noun espera f (plural esperas)

  1. wait
    sala de espera
    waiting room

Verb espera

  1. Third-person singular (él, ella, also used with usted) present indicative form of esperar.
  2. Informal second-person singular () affirmative imperative form of esperar.

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Examples
  • Tom espera que Mary le ayude.

    Tom hopes that Mary will help him.

  • Tom espera que te guste.

    Tom hopes you'll like it.

  • Tom espera heredar mucho dinero cuando su madre muera.

    Tom hopes to inherit a lot of money when his mother dies.

  • ¿Te dijeron cuándo se espera que te presentes?

    Have you been told when you are expected to be here?

  • Espera una segunda oportunidad.

    Wait for a second chance.

  • Tom espera contar con tu presencia.

    Tom hopes to see you there.

  • La policía espera que la gente siga la ley.

    The police expect people to follow the law.

  • Espera a que termine de comer.

    Wait until I'm done eating.

  • Tom espera no tener que vivir en Boston durante más de un año.

    Tom hopes he doesn't have to live in Boston for more than a year.

  • Si espera un momento, pondré a Jane en el teléfono.

    If you hold on a moment, I will get Jane on the phone.

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