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How do you say "wait" in Spanish?
esperar
In Spanish, "wait" is esperar.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce 'esperar' with clean, flat vowels, stress naturally falls on the last syllable, and don't forget to tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue.
Grammar notes
esperar is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Por favor, esperad aquí un momento.
Please wait here for a moment.
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How to remember esperar
Notice how 'esperar' feels in your mouth, then tie that physical feeling to Please wait here for a moment.
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Questions about esperar
How do you pronounce esperar?
Pronounce 'esperar' with clean, flat vowels, stress naturally falls on the last syllable, and don't forget to tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue.
Is esperar formal or casual?
esperar is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is esperar used in Spanish?
esperar is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Por favor, esperad aquí un momento. (Please wait here for a moment.).
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