¿Qué esperas?

¿Qué esperas?(
keh
 
ehs
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peh
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rahs
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
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)
(used to refer to expectations; second person singular)
a. What do you expect?
Están en contra del aborto. - ¿Qué esperas? Son una organización católica.They're against abortion. - What do you expect? They're a Catholic organization.
b. What can you expect?
La sopa está regular y la carne está un poco dura. - ¿Qué esperas? ¡Esto no es el Ritz, amigo!The soup is so-so and the meat is a bit tough. - What can you expect? This isn't the Ritz, pal!
2.
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)
(used to refer to time spent waiting; second person singular)
a. What are you waiting for?
¿Qué esperas? Ábrelo. Es tu regalo.What are you waiting for? Open it. It's your present.
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