esperado
/es-peh-RAH-doh/
expected
The expected result: the sprout emerges from the planted seed.
esperado(Adjective)
expected
?as in an outcome or result
,anticipated
?as in a scheduled event
foreseen
?predictable
📝 In Action
El resultado del examen fue el esperado.
A2The result of the exam was the expected one.
La reacción de la audiencia fue la esperada, aplaudieron de pie.
B1The audience's reaction was the anticipated one; they gave a standing ovation.
Llegamos a la hora esperada, justo a tiempo para cenar.
A2We arrived at the expected time, just in time for dinner.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
'Esperado' is a description word and must change its ending to match the noun it describes. For a feminine noun, use 'esperada' (la carta esperada). For plural nouns, add 's' (los regalos esperados).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Ending Change
Mistake: "La respuesta esperado (masculine ending with a feminine noun)."
Correction: La respuesta esperada. Always make sure the ending matches the gender and number of the noun.
⭐ Usage Tips
Derived from 'Wait'
'Esperado' comes from the verb 'esperar' (to wait or to hope). Think of it as 'having been waited for' or 'having been hoped for'.
The child waits patiently for the awaited visitor to arrive.
esperado(Adjective)
awaited
?longed for
,long-awaited
?highly desired
desired
?something wished for
📝 In Action
Finalmente llegó el día tan esperado de las vacaciones.
B1Finally, the long-awaited day of vacation arrived.
La noticia esperada por toda la familia trajo mucha alegría.
B2The news awaited by the whole family brought much joy.
Recibimos la visita esperada de nuestros primos lejanos.
B1We received the much-anticipated visit from our distant cousins.
💡 Grammar Points
Intensifiers
To emphasize how much something was wanted, you can use words like 'tan' (so) or 'muy' (very) before 'esperado': 'el concierto tan esperado' (the so-awaited concert).
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with Ser/Estar
You can use 'ser' (to be, permanent) or 'estar' (to be, temporary state) with 'esperado' to talk about the state of being anticipated: 'El libro es esperado por millones' (The book is awaited by millions).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: esperado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the feminine plural form of 'esperado'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'esperado' only an adjective?
No. While it functions as a descriptive adjective in many sentences, it is also the past participle of the verb 'esperar.' This means it is used with the verb 'haber' to form perfect tenses, such as 'Hemos esperado' (We have waited).
How is 'esperado' different from 'deseado'?
Both mean 'desired,' but 'esperado' specifically emphasizes that there was a period of waiting or hoping for something to happen or arrive. 'Deseado' simply means 'wished for' without necessarily implying a long wait.