Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

esperar

verb
/es.peˈɾaɾ/
Definition
to wait or to hope
Examples
  • Voy a esperar a que llegues. (I am going to wait for you to arrive.)
  • ¿Esperas que llueva mañana? (Do you hope that it will rain tomorrow?)
Meaning
Esperar is used to express the act of waiting for someone or something or the feeling of hopeful anticipation.
Synonyms
  • aguardar
  • no esperar
  • anticipar