Confusing Future and Present

This form, 'esperaremos', means 'we will wait'. It is formed by taking the whole infinitive ('esperar') and adding the 'emos' ending.

The 'We' Future Tense

When you wait for a person, you must include the word 'a' (the personal 'a') before the person: 'Esperaremos a María' (We will wait for Maria).

Waiting For a Person

Use 'esperaremos' when reassuring someone that you are willing to be patient: 'No te apures, te esperaremos.' (Don't rush, we'll wait for you.)

Offering Patience

Extremely common. Used daily when talking about future plans or delays.

Using Indicative After 'Hope'

When 'esperar' means 'to hope' and is followed by 'que' and a different person performing the second action, the second verb must use the special 'subjunctive' form: 'Esperaremos que él *venga*.' (We will hope that he comes).

Hoping Triggers Subjunctive

This form is perfect for summarizing your team's positive outlook on a future uncertain event.

Expressing Future Expectation

Commonly used when discussing desires or expectations for the future.

'Esperaremos' is the 'we' form of the future tense of the verb 'esperar,' meaning 'We will wait' or 'We will hope.' Learn its full conjugation and common uses, including when it triggers the subjunctive mood.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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