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lo espero(
loh
ehs
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peh
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roh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (I wish so)
a. I hope so
Tengo la impresión de que al público le gusta nuestra obra, o al menos lo espero.I have the feeling the audience likes our play, or at least I hope so.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
No entiendo el mundo de los negocios, pero lo espero entender algún día.I don't understand the world of business, but I hope to understand it one day.
En enero me jubilo. Lo espero con muchas ganas.I'm retiring in January. I'm looking forward to that.
a. I expect so
¿Esperas que tu equipo gane la liga? - Lo espero, desde luego.Do you expect your team to win the league? - I expect so, of course.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¿Cómo crees que será el curso? - Lo espero interesante.How do you think the course will be? - I expect it to be interesting.
¿Cuándo te casas? - Lo espero saber muy pronto.When are you getting married? - I expect to know that pretty soon.
3. (formal) (I'll be waiting for you; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. I'll wait for you
Soy detective privado. Me gustaría hablar con usted. Termine su comida primero; lo espero a la salida del restaurante.I'm a private detective. I'd like to talk to you. Finish your meal first; I'll wait for you outside the restaurant.
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