aguardar
aguardar
aguardar(
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gwahr
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dahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (to be in a state of expectation)
Llevamos media hora aguardando tu llegada.We've been waiting for your arrival for half an hour.
b. to await
La sala estaba llena de estudiantes que aguardaban las notas finales.The room was full of students awaiting their final exam results.
c. to expect
No puedo salir porque estoy aguardando unos familiares.I can't go out because I'm expecting some family members.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).
2. (to await)
a. to wait
Aguarda un minuto. - No puedo; ya se me hizo tarde.Wait a minute. - I can't; I'm already running behind.
3. (to lie ahead)
a. to be in store
El trabajo que nos aguarda será difícil, pero podemos hacerlo.The work that's in store for us will be difficult, but we can do it.
aguardartransitive verb
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (general)
a. to wait for, to await
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