64 verbs 08 esperar Flashcards
1
Q
- to wait (for)
2. to hope
A
what are the 2 main meanings of esperar?
2
Q
subjunctive
A
what tense is usually the verb which accompanies esperar?
3
Q
espero que venga
A
I hope s/he comes
4
Q
estoy esperando que regrese
A
I’m waiting for him/her to come
5
Q
- Add “a” ie espera a = to wait for
2. por, para
A
- If the context isn’t clear, how do make clear that waiting FOR?
- What prepositions NEVER use for this purpose?
6
Q
espero A que regrese
A
I am waiting FOR him/her to get back
7
Q
- Espérate
2. Espérese, por favor
A
How do you say, “wait a minute” or “hold on”? (informal and polite)
8
Q
- ¿te vienen a recoger?
2. eso espero
A
- are they coming to collect you?
2. I hope so
9
Q
- ¿habrá perdido el tren?
- espero que sí
- espero que no
A
- do you think he’s missed the train?
- I hope so
- I hope not
10
Q
esperaba a un amigo
A
he was waiting for a friend
11
Q
- to meet
2. recibir
A
- What is the 3rd meaning?
2. What is an alternative?
12
Q
la fuimos a esperar al aeropuerto
A
we went to meet her at the airport
13
Q
- to expect
A
- what is a 4th nuanced meaning?
14
Q
no esperes que cambie de idea
A
don’t expect me to change my mind
15
Q
cuando uno menos lo espera
A
when you least expect it
