A116 examples
esperar→ to waitPortuguese word meaning
"esperar" is an A1-level Portuguese word meaning "to wait". Below you can find 16 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Portuguese conversations.
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Example Sentences
A1Fairy Tales
O patinho feio
Ela espera pelos seus filhotes.
She waits for her babies.
A1Funny Mistakes
O ônibus errado
Ele espera o ônibus número cinco.
He waits for bus number five.
A1Technology
A videochamada
Mia espera animada.
Mia waits excitedly.
A1Mystery & Curiosity
O número errado
Em algum lugar, Maria ainda está esperando essa ligação.
Somewhere, Maria is still waiting for that call.
A1Work & Career
Almoço com colegas
Tom e Lisa esperam por ela.
Tom and Lisa wait for her.
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