How to Say ‘Wait’ in Spain Spanish
Espera
ehs-peh-rah
[ehs-peh-rah]
💬 Usage Tip: Imperative form of 'esperar', which also means 'to hope'.
🇪🇸 In Spain: Waiting is part of life, but in Spain, it often leads to conversations.
Phrase Breakdown
Espera
[ehs-peh-rah]
Wait
Stay where one is or delay action until a particular time or event.
La espera para la suelta del repartidor fue larga.
The wait for the delivery man's release was long.
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