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"Waiting" is a form of "waiting", a noun which is often translated as "la espera". "Awaiting" is a form of "await", a transitive verb which is often translated as "esperar". Learn more about the difference between "waiting" and "awaiting" below.
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await(
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)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.
