esperan que

they hope that

they expect ... to

esperan que(ehs-peh-rahn keh)

phrase

1. (they wish that; third person plural)

a. they hope that

Mis papás te mandan saludos. Esperan que te recuperes pronto.

My parents send their love. They hope that you get well soon.

b. they hope

La empresa mejoró su oferta porque esperan que cambies de idea.

The company increased its offer because they hope you change your mind.

c. hope that

Mis amigas esperan que encuentre pronto un marido, pero yo no lo necesito.

My friends hope that I find a husband soon, but I don't need one.

d. hope

Los dueños de la compañía esperan que la huelga se desconvoque.

The company owners hope the strike is called off.

2. (they count on; tercera persona del plural)

a. they expect ... to

Los hinchas son optimistas. Esperan que su equipo gane la liga.

The fans are optimistic. They expect their team to win the league.

b. expect ... to

Los acusados esperan que el jurado los absuelva.

The defendants expect the jury to acquit them.

3. (you wish that; second person plural)

a. you hope that

Imagino que esperan que el parque esté terminado para finales del verano, pero conociendo esta ciudad, ya pueden esperar sentados.

I imagine you hope that the park will be done by the end of the summer, but knowing this city, I wouldn’t hold your breath.

b. you hope to

Si esperan que comiendo menos adelgazarán, solo tienen razón a medias.

If you hope to lose weight by eating less, you're only half right.

c. you hope

Esperan que los inviten a la fiesta, lo sé, pero no cuenten con ello.

You hope you'll be invited to the party, I know, but don't count on it.

4. (you count on; second person plural)

a. you expect ... to

Si se comportan tan mal, ¿qué esperan que los profesores piensen de ustedes?

If you behave so badly, what do you expect your teachers to think of you?