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await

await(
uh
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weyt
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. esperar
The sailors stayed in the port, awaiting fairer weather to set sail.Los marineros permanecieron en el puerto, esperando tiempo más favorable para zarpar.
b. aguardar
They were all still awaiting the results of the competition.Todos estaban aún aguardando los resultados del concurso.
a. esperar
You have no idea the chaos that awaits you when you get home.No tienes ni idea del caos que te espera cuando llegues a casa.
b. aguardar
Only pain and suffering await her down that road.Por ese camino solo le aguardan dolor y sufrimiento.
a. estar en espera de
These poor people have been in prison for two years and are still awaiting trial.Hace dos años que esta pobre gente está en la cárcel y todavía en espera de juicio.
b. estar a la espera de
The drug lord is being held in custody awaiting extradition.El capo del narcotráfico está detenido y a la espera de la extradición.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. esperar
Happiness awaits if you are ready to seize it.La felicidad te espera si estás dispuesto a atraparla.
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