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expect

/ɛkˈspɛkt/

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verb

Esperar, prever

To predict or believe that something will happen

Examples :

"He never expected to be discovered."

Nunca esperó ser descubierto.

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verb

Esperar, exigir

To consider obligatory or required.

Examples :

"The school expects students to complete all assigned homework. "

La escuela espera que los estudiantes completen toda la tarea asignada.

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verb

Esperar, prever

To consider reasonably due.

Examples :

"You are expected to get the task done by the end of next week."

Se espera que termines la tarea para el final de la semana que viene.

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verb

Estar embarazada, esperar un bebé

(continuous aspect only, of a woman or couple) To be pregnant, to consider a baby due.

Examples :

"Maria and John are expecting a baby next spring. "

María y John esperan un bebé la próxima primavera.

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verb

Esperar, aguardar

To wait for; to await.

Examples :

"I expect the bus to arrive soon. "

Espero que el autobús llegue pronto.

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verb

Esperar, aguardar

To wait; to stay.

Examples :

"The students are expected to stay in their seats during the test. "

Se espera que los estudiantes permanezcan en sus asientos durante el examen.

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