Esperar
Example: Debemos esperar pacientemente los resultados del examen final.
Definition
"Esperar" means to wait patiently or anticipate something with expectation, often implying a hopeful or calm attitude towards a future event or outcome, as in waiting for final exam results.
Etymology
The word "esperar" comes from the Latin verb 'sperare,' which means to hope or expect. Interestingly, its roots are connected to the idea of hope, reflecting how waiting often involves an element of looking forward to something positive.
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"Esperar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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