La expectativa
Example: La expectativa de éxito motivó a todo el equipo a trabajar más.
Definition
"La expectativa" refers to the anticipation or belief that a particular event or outcome will happen, often influencing behavior or emotions. For example, in the phrase 'La expectativa de éxito motivó a todo el equipo a trabajar más,' it means the hope or belief in success that motivated the team to work harder.
Etymology
The word "la expectativa" comes from the Latin 'expectatio,' meaning 'a looking out for' or 'waiting for.' It evolved through Old Spanish, maintaining the sense of anticipation or hope for a future event. Did you know? The root 'expect-' is also present in English words like 'expect' and 'expectation,' linking the concept of looking forward to something.
Learn to use this word actively
"La expectativa" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Spanish as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
