This is the 2407th most frequent Portuguese word.
aguardam
"Await" or "wait for."
In this context, 'aguardam' is used in its literal sense of 'to wait for' or 'to expect', indicating anticipation.
Os estudantes aguardam ansiosamente pelo início da aula.
The students eagerly await the start of the class.
Here, 'aguardam' suggests a waiting for guidance or directions before proceeding with an action.
Os funcionários aguardam as instruções do gerente para começar o trabalho.
The employees are waiting for the manager's instructions to start working.
In this usage, 'aguardam' conveys waiting in a passive state, as objects waiting to be acted upon.