This is the 6549th most frequent Portuguese word.
espera
"Espera" means "wait" or "waiting" in English.
In this sentence, 'espera' is used as a noun indicating the action or period of waiting.
Eu estou na espera por boas notícias.
I am waiting for good news.
Here, 'espera' functions as a noun and conveys the emotional aspect of the act of waiting.
A espera dos resultados foi cheia de ansiedade.
The waiting for the results was full of anxiety.
In this case, 'espera' is used as an imperative verb form, instructing someone to wait.