Portuguese Word · Beginner
esperar
to expect
Pronunciation: /is.peˈɾa(ʁ)/
Meaning
to expect; to anticipate (to know or think that something will happen)
Example
Eu espero por sua resposta.
I await your response.
Practice tips
- Practice esperar 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 beginner-level learners.