No. 879 in Spanish

esperan

"They wait" or "they hope."

In a sentence

Ellos esperan el autobús en la parada.
They wait for the bus at the stop.
"Esperan" indicates the action of waiting for something, which is the transit bus in this context.
Mis amigos esperan que llegues a tiempo.
My friends hope that you arrive on time.
"Esperan" expresses hope or a wish regarding someone's timely arrival.
Los resultados del examen esperan ser anunciados.
The exam results are expected to be announced.
"Esperan" conveys the sense of being anticipated or awaited in a formal or official context.

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