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está esperando
-he's waiting
See the entry forestá esperando.
está esperando
Present progressiveél/ella/ustedconjugation ofesperar.

está esperando

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. he's waiting
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
¿Qué hace Ramón afuera? - Está esperando a que vengan a buscarlo.Why is Ramon outside? - He is waiting for his ride.
b. she's waiting
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
¿Su madre está aquí para hacerse laboratorios? - No. Está esperando a que la atienda el médico.Is your mother here to get labs done? - No. She's waiting for the doctor to see her.
c. is waiting
Maya está esperando por ti. Apúrate.Maya is waiting for you. Hurry up.
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A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(you're awaiting; second person singular)
a. you're waiting
Si está esperando a Sebastian, acaba de llamar para decir que va a demorarse.If you're waiting for Sebastian, he just called to say he's running late.
a. he's hoping
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Josiah está loco. Está esperando ganarse la lotería para poder renunciar al trabajo.Josiah is nuts. He's hoping to win the lottery so he can quit his job.
b. she's hoping
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Leah ha estado comprando ropa de bebé. Creo que está esperando quedar embarazada pronto.Leah has been buying baby clothes. I think she's hoping to get pregnant soon.
c. is hoping
Lucas está esperando recuperar su trabajo, pero no estoy seguro de que vaya a suceder.Lucas is hoping to get his job back, but I'm not sure it's going to happen.
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A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(you're desiring; second person singular)
a. you're hoping
Si está esperando encontrar a esa persona especial, intente un sitio de citas en línea.If you're hoping to meet that special someone, try an online dating site.
a. he's expecting
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
No creo que Thomas esté siendo justo. Está esperando demasiado de mí.I don't think Tomas is being fair. He's expecting too much from me.
b. she's expecting
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Mi madre es muy estricta con los estudios. Está esperando que sea el mejor de mi clase.My mom is very strict about school. She's expecting me to be the best in my class.
c. is expecting
Noah está esperando un aumento importante en el trabajo.Noah is expecting a big raise at work.
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A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(is anticipating; second person singular)
a. you're expecting
Usted tiene expectativas poco realistas. Está esperando lo imposible.You have unrealistic expectations. You're expecting something impossible to happen.
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