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expected

/ɪksˈpɛktɪd/

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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 :

"As a student, I am expected to complete my homework on time. "

Como estudiante, se espera que complete mi tarea a tiempo.

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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 David are expected; they are preparing a nursery for the baby. "

María y David están esperando un bebé; están preparando una guardería para el bebé.

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verb

Esperar

To wait for; to await.

Examples :

"She expected a phone call from the doctor this afternoon. "

Ella esperaba una llamada del médico esta tarde.

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verb

Esperar

To wait; to stay.

Examples :

"While searching for treasure, the pirate expected on the deserted island for several days, hoping his crew would return. "

Mientras buscaba el tesoro, el pirata esperó en la isla desierta durante varios días, esperando que su tripulación regresara.

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adjective

Esperado, previsto

Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur

Examples :

"The expected storm never arrived."

La tormenta esperada nunca llegó.

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