esperad
es-peh-RAHD
Quick Reference
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Vosotros' Command
This form is the direct command (imperative) for 'vosotros' (informal 'you all'). It is formed by taking the infinitive ('esperar') and replacing the final 'r' with a 'd'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Regions
Mistake: "Using 'esperad' in Latin America."
Correction: In almost all of Latin America, you should use 'esperen' (the 'ustedes' form) instead of 'esperad.'
⭐ Usage Tips
Affirmative vs. Negative
Remember, 'esperad' is only used for positive commands ('Do this!'). For negative commands ('Don't wait!'), you must switch to the special form: 'No esperéis.'
🔄 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?
📚 More Resources
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.