Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

aguardar

verb
a-gwar-dar
Definition
To wait for someone or something.
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.)
Meaning
This verb is used to indicate a period of anticipation or expecting something to happen.
Synonyms
  • esperar (to wait)
  • aguardar (to await)
  • ficar em espera (to stay in wait)