esperar
to wait, to hope, to expect
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ɨʃpɨˈɾaɾ/
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Cultural Note
'Esperar' carries three meanings in one verb — to wait, to hope, and to expect. Context determines which: 'esperar na fila' (wait in line), 'espero que sim' (I hope so), 'espero-te às seis' (I expect you at six). 'Esperar que' triggers the subjunctive.
📝 Example Sentences
Espera por mim!
Wait for me!
Espero que estejas bem.
I hope you are well.
Não esperava vê-la aqui.
I didn't expect to see her here.