esperad
“esperad” means “wait” in Spanish (command, directed at multiple people).
wait
Also: hold on, expect
📝 In Action
Esperad, por favor, que necesito atarme los cordones.
A2Wait, please, I need to tie my shoelaces.
Si esperad un poco más, os prometo que veréis las estrellas fugaces.
B1If you all wait a little longer, I promise you will see the shooting stars.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: esperad
Question 1 of 1
If you are in Mexico and want a group of friends to wait for you, which command should you use?
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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *sperare*, meaning 'to hope' or 'to expect.' The idea of waiting is an extension of expecting something to happen.
First recorded: Medieval Latin period
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'esperad' end in 'd'?
The 'd' ending is the hallmark of the affirmative command form for 'vosotros' (informal plural 'you'). It’s a historical quirk where the 'r' of the infinitive (esperar) changes to a 'd' when giving a direct order to a group in Spain.