esperar→ to waitPortuguese word meaning
"esperar" is a A1-level Portuguese word meaning "to wait". Below you can find 15 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Portuguese conversations.
15 stories
Example Sentences
The Ugly Duckling
Ela espera pelos seus bebês.
She waits for her babies.
The Wrong Bus
Ele espera o ônibus número cinco.
He waits for bus number five.
The Video Call
Mia espera animada.
Mia waits excitedly.
The Wrong Number
Em algum lugar, Maria ainda está esperando essa ligação.
Somewhere, Maria is still waiting for that call.
Lunch with Coworkers
Tom e Lisa esperam por ela.
Tom and Lisa wait for her.
Taking the Bus
Anna senta-se e espera.
Anna sits down and waits.
Small Talk in the Elevator
Hoje ela espera o elevador no primeiro andar.
Today she waits for the elevator on the first floor.
The Morning Commute
Ela espera o ônibus número 42.
She waits for the number 42 bus.
At the Food Court
Tom senta-se e espera pela sua comida.
Tom sits down and waits for his food.
New Baby
Eles estavam esperando seu primeiro bebê.
They were expecting their first baby.
The Queue Jumper
Anna tinha terminado suas compras e estava esperando na fila.
Anna had finished her shopping and was waiting in line.
Returning an Item
Ela esperou pacientemente pela sua vez.
She waited patiently for her turn.
Getting an ID Card
Já havia muitas pessoas à espera lá fora.
There were already many people waiting outside.
Scenic Train Ride
Ela estava à espera do comboio da montanha.
She was waiting for the mountain train.
The Utility Bill Problem
Maria forneceu a informação e esperou enquanto o representante procurava a sua conta.
Maria provided the information and waited while the representative looked up her account.