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The meaning of the Spanish word "espera" and how you use it

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espera
(v.) (imperative) (tú) wait (for)
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Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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Espera un momento , por favor .
Wait a moment, please.
Espera a que el agua hierva .
Wait for the water to boil.
¡ Espera ! Hay algo que debes saber .
Wait! There is something you must know.
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Video Examples

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"If You Want, You Can" - Disney's Violetta
¡ Vamos ! Espera .
Let's go! Wait.
The Lego Movie - Trailer
¡ Alto , espera !
Stop, wait!
A Live Chicken in Your Stomach?
Mira , yo me iba a hacer una ensalada . Espera . Toma . Mario ayúdame .
Look, I was going to make myself a salad. Wait. Take it. Mario help me.
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espera
(v.) (present) (usted / él / ella) wait(s); wait(s) for; await(s)
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Ella espera su café en la mesa .
She waits for her coffee at the table.
¿ Usted espera a que la lluvia pare ?
Are you waiting for the rain to stop?
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Video Examples

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Timeless Art and Beauty in Barcelona, Spain
a la calle Consell de Cent doscientos cuarenta y dos , donde nos espera Joan Laborda
at two hundred forty-two Consell de Cent street, where Joan Laborda awaits us
"When the Shaking Stops" - Soda Stereo in Concert
Nadie me vio partir , lo sé , nadie me espera .
No one saw me leave, I know, no one waits for me.
"The Sun Comes Out" - Shakira
Y lo mejor siempre espera adelante .
And the best thing is always waiting ahead.
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se...espera
(reflex. v.) (present) (se (impersonal reflexive)) is expected
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Se espera un cambio .
A change is expected.
Se espera que la situación cambie .
The situation is expected to change.
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Video Examples

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Iron Fist - Official Marvel Trailer
Puedo ayudarte a que te conviertas en lo que se espera de ti .
I can help you so that you become what is expected of you.
Describing Hurricane Irma Before Florida
¿ Qué se espera de Irma en las próximas horas y días ?
What is expected from Irma in the next hours and days?
What Products Are in Short Supply in the World and Why? - Part 1 of 3
En India , por ejemplo , las reservas de carbón están alcanzando niveles peligrosos ; se espera que toda la industria de este país se vea afectada ,
In India, for example, coal reserves are reaching dangerous levels; the entire industry in this country is expected to be affected,
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espera
(v.) (present) (usted / él / ella) hope(s) (for)
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Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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Clickable Example Sentences

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Ella espera que vengas .
She hopes you come.
¿ Usted espera que la situación cambie ?
Do you hope that the situation changes?
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Video Examples

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Japanese Electric Car Breaks Record
Mihori espera que este récord mundial aliente a más consumidores a probar automóviles eléctricos .
Mihori hopes that this world record encourages more consumers to try electric automobiles.
River Surfers
y espera establecer el récord de la mayor distancia surfeada en una ola .
and he hopes to establish the record for the greatest distance surfed on a wave.
Antibiotic Resistance, a Global Crisis
La O M S espera con un nuevo plan global impulsar el desarrollo de nuevos antibióticos .
The WHO hopes with a new global plan to promote the development of new antibiotics.
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espera
(n.) (fem.) (sing.) wait; waiting
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Esta es la sala de espera del dentista .
This is the waiting room of the dentist.
La espera fue larga .
The wait was long.
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Video Examples

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Hipólito Irigoyen, Ex-President of Argentina
Buenos Aires le prestó su llovizna a la espera final , a una multitud acongojada .
Buenos Aires lent its drizzle to the last hope, to an anguished multitude.
"If You Hadn't Left" - David Bisbal and Juan Luis Guerra
sufriendo en la espera de verte llegar .
suffering in the anticipation of seeing you arrive.
"If You Hadn't Left" - David Bisbal and Juan Luis Guerra
sufriendo en la espera de verte llegar .
suffering in the anticipation of seeing you arrive.
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