noun🔗ShareRetraso, esperaA delay."I had a very long wait at the airport security check."Tuve una espera muy larga en el control de seguridad del aeropuerto.timeeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEmboscadaAn ambush."They lay in wait for the patrol."Se tendieron en una emboscada a la patrulla.militarywaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVigilante, guardiaOne who watches; a watchman."The waits patrolled the castle walls at night, guarding against invaders. "Los vigilantes patrullaban las murallas del castillo por la noche, protegiendo contra los invasores.personjobpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMúsicos de la ciudad(in the plural) Hautboys, or oboes, played by town musicians."The town waits played a lively tune in the square every Saturday morning. "Los músicos de la ciudad tocaban una melodía animada en la plaza cada sábado por la mañana.musictraditionentertainmentcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSerenos, músicos nocturnos(in the plural) Musicians who sing or play at night or in the early morning, especially at Christmas time; serenaders; musical watchmen. [formerly waites, wayghtes.]"During the Christmas season, the village hires waits to perform traditional carols in the town square each evening. "Durante la temporada navideña, el pueblo contrata serenos para interpretar villancicos tradicionales en la plaza del pueblo cada noche.musicfestivalentertainmenttraditiongrouppersonculturehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEspera, aguardaTo delay movement or action until the arrival or occurrence of; to await. (Now generally superseded by “wait for”.)"The student waits the bell to ring before packing up his books. "El estudiante espera a que suene la campana antes de guardar sus libros.actiontimewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEspera, aguardaTo delay movement or action until some event or time; to remain neglected or in readiness."Wait here until your car arrives."Espera aquí hasta que llegue tu coche.timeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAtender, servirTo wait tables; to serve customers in a restaurant or other eating establishment."She used to wait down at the Dew Drop Inn."Ella solía atender en el Dew Drop Inn.jobservicebusinessworkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAtender, servirTo attend on; to accompany; especially, to attend with ceremony or respect."The headmaster waits upon visiting dignitaries, ensuring they feel welcomed and valued at the school. "El director atiende a los dignatarios visitantes, asegurando que se sientan bienvenidos y valorados en la escuela.actionserviceritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSeguir, resultarTo attend as a consequence; to follow upon; to accompany."The long bus ride always waits upon the end of the school day. "El largo viaje en autobús siempre sigue al final del día escolar.outcomeactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAplazar, posponerTo defer or postpone (especially a meal)."to wait dinner"Aplazar la cena.foodtimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEsperar, permanecer castaTo remain chaste while one's lover is unavailable."While her fiancé is deployed overseas, Maria waits, remaining faithful and devoted to him. "Mientras su prometido está desplegado en el extranjero, María espera, permaneciendo fiel y dedicada a él.culturetraditionmoralsocietysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCantantes o músicos callejerosA group of singers or musicians performing in the streets, especially around Christmas."Every Christmas Eve, the waits sing carols outside our local church, bringing joy to everyone who listens. "Cada Nochebuena, los cantantes o músicos callejeros cantan villancicos afuera de nuestra iglesia local, trayendo alegría a todos los que escuchan.musicfestivaltraditionculturegroupentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
