esperado
“esperado” means “expected” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
expected, anticipated
Also: foreseen
📝 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.
awaited, long-awaited
Also: desired
📝 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.
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Words that translate to "esperado" in Spanish:
anticipated→awaited→desired→expected→foreseen→long-awaited→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: esperado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the feminine plural form of 'esperado'?
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📚 Etymology▼
'Esperado' is the past participle of the verb 'esperar'. 'Esperar' comes from the Latin verb *sperare*, meaning 'to hope'. Over time, it developed the dual meaning of 'to hope' and 'to wait' in Spanish.
First recorded: Medieval period (derivation of *sperare*)
Cognates (Related words)
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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.