No. 277 in Portuguese
expectativa
Expectation; anticipation of what is thought likely to happen.
In a sentence
A expectativa era que ele chegasse cedo.
The expectation was that he would arrive early.
Here, 'expectativa' indicates a belief or anticipation about someone's action.
Ela não conseguiu esconder sua expectativa em relação ao presente.
She couldn't hide her anticipation for the gift.
In this usage, 'expectativa' conveys excitement or hope regarding an upcoming event.
A expectativa para o desempenho do time nesta temporada é alta.
The expectation for the team's performance this season is high.
The word 'expectativa' here reflects a collective hope or belief about future outcomes.
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