espera un minuto

espera un minuto
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)
(imperative; second person singular)
a. wait a minute
No empieces a comer la sopa todavía, espera un minuto. Está muy caliente.Don't start eating the soup yet. Wait a minute. It's too hot.
b. wait a moment
Espera un minuto, por favor. Acabo de escribir este email y estoy contigo.Wait a moment, please. I'll finish writing this email and will be right with you.
a. he waits a minute
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Dile al cliente que, si espera un minuto, le atenderá uno de nuestros vendedores.Tell the client that, if he waits a minute, one of our salesclerks will assist him.
b. she waits a minute
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Ana dice que siempre espera un minuto antes de devolver una llamada, para que la gente crea que es una persona ocupada.Ana says she always waits a minute before returning a call, so that people think she's a busy person.
c. waits a minute
Cuando alguien llega tarde, Colin espera solo un minuto y, si la otra persona no aparece, se va.When someone is late, Colin waits just a minute, and if the other person doesn't turn up, he leaves.
3.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(indicative; second person singular)
a. you wait a minute
Si espera un minuto, acabo de comer y le llevo a la estación en carro.If you wait a minute, I'll finish eating and drive you to the station.
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