Quedarse en un sitio hasta que algo llegue o pase.
To stay somewhere until something arrives or happens.
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See how the word “esperar” is used in sentences
Tuve que esperar media hora en la parada. — I had to wait half an hour at the stop.
¿Puedes esperar aquí un momento? — Can you wait here a moment?
No me gusta esperar en filas largas. — I don't like waiting in long lines.
Espero lluvia para mañana. — I expect rain tomorrow.
¿Nos esperan antes de comer? — Are they expecting us before lunch?
No deberíamos esperar una respuesta rápida. — We shouldn't expect a quick answer.
Espera, vuelvo enseguida. — Hold on, I'll be right back.
¿Podrías esperar mientras busco el archivo? — Could you hold on while I look for the file?
Me pidió que esperara y luego colgó. — He asked me to hold on and then hung up.
Prefiero esperar lo mejor antes que preocuparme. — I'd rather hope for the best than worry.
Solo podemos esperar que acepten la propuesta. — We can only hope they accept the proposal.
Mi abuela nunca dejó de esperar buenas noticias. — My grandmother never stopped hoping for good news.
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