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"Await" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "esperar", and "wait for" is a transitive verb phrase which is also often translated as "esperar". Learn more about the difference between "await" and "wait for" below.
await(
uh
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weyt
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
3. (legal)
a. estar en espera de
These poor people have been in prison for two years and are still awaiting trial.Hace dos años que esta pobre gente está en la cárcel y todavía en espera de juicio.
b. estar a la espera de
The drug lord is being held in custody awaiting extradition.El capo del narcotráfico está detenido y a la espera de la extradición.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. esperar
Happiness awaits if you are ready to seize it.La felicidad te espera si estás dispuesto a atraparla.
wait for(
weyt
for
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (to await)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
2. (imperative)
a. espera (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Wait for me! I'll be there soon!¡Espérame! ¡Llegaré dentro de poco!
