No. 1,272 in Spanish
expectativas
"Expectativas" means "expectations."
In a sentence
Mis expectativas para el próximo semestre son altas.
My expectations for the next semester are high.
In this sentence, 'expectativas' refers to the anticipations or hopes one has regarding an upcoming period (next semester).
Las expectativas del jefe fueron claras en la reunión.
The boss's expectations were clear in the meeting.
Here, 'expectativas' denotes the standards or requirements that the boss has expressed during the gathering.
Es importante gestionar nuestras expectativas para evitar decepciones.
It is important to manage our expectations to avoid disappointments.
In this example, 'expectativas' signifies the assumptions or beliefs one might hold about future outcomes.
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