Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aguardar
verb
a-gwar-dar
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Definition
To wait for someone or something.
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Examples
- Eu vou aguardar o ônibus chegar. (I will wait for the bus to arrive.)
- Estamos aguardando a sua resposta. (We are waiting for your response.)
- Ela decidiu aguardar a primavera para plantar as flores. (She decided to wait for spring to plant the flowers.)
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Meaning
This verb is used to indicate a period of anticipation or expecting something to happen.
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Synonyms
- esperar (to wait)
- aguardar (to await)
- ficar em espera (to stay in wait)