Portuguese Word · Intermediate
esperança
hope
Pronunciation: /is.peˈɾɐ̃.sɐ/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "hope".
Example
Eu estava na esperança de encontrá-lo antes do jantar!
I was hoping to meet you before dinner!
Practice tips
- Practice esperança out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for intermediate-level learners.