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"Wait for" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "esperar", and "verb" is a noun which is often translated as "el verbo". Learn more about the difference between "wait for" and "verb" below.
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.).
transitive verb phrase
a. esperar
Go get the milk. I'll wait for you here.Anda a comprar la leche. Te espero aquí.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. espera
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Wait for me! I'll be there soon!¡Espérame! ¡Llegaré dentro de poco!
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verb(
vuhrb
)
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. el verbo
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
A complete sentence must have a verb.Una oración completa debe tener un verbo.
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