This is the 2553rd most frequent Portuguese word.
esperar
"Esperar" means "to wait" or "to hope."
In this sentence, 'esperar' is used to mean 'to wait for', expressing the action of waiting for something specific.
Eu espero o ônibus todas as manhãs.
I wait for the bus every morning.
In this sentence, 'esperar' conveys the meaning 'to hope', indicating a wish or desire for someone's wellbeing.
Espero que você tenha um bom dia.
I hope you have a good day.
Here, 'esperar' means 'to wait', referring to the act of pausing before taking an action.