esperemos
“esperemos” means “(that) we wait” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
(that) we wait, (that) we hope
Also: we should wait
📝 In Action
Quiero que esperemos a María antes de empezar.
B1I want us to wait for Maria before starting.
Espero que esperemos lo mejor, pero estemos preparados para lo peor.
B2I hope we hope for the best, but that we are prepared for the worst.
Dudo que esperemos mucho tiempo en la fila.
B1I doubt that we will wait a long time in line.
Let's wait, Let's hope
Also: We should wait
📝 In Action
Esperemos aquí hasta que llegue el bus.
A2Let's wait here until the bus arrives.
Esperemos que todo salga bien en la reunión.
A2Let's hope everything goes well in the meeting.
No esperemos más, ¡vayámonos!
B1Let's not wait any longer, let's go!
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: esperemos
Question 1 of 2
Which of these sentences uses 'esperemos' as a standalone suggestion?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb *esperar* comes from the Latin verb *sperare*, meaning 'to hope' or 'to expect.' The sense of 'to wait' developed later in Spanish, combining hope/expectation with the act of remaining in place.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (as *esperar*)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'esperemos' mean both 'let's wait' and '(that) we wait'?
This is a wonderful shortcut in Spanish! The special verb form used for expressing wishes, needs, and feelings (the subjunctive) is exactly the same form used for making suggestions or 'let's...' commands (the imperative). The meaning is always clear from the context of the sentence.
Is 'esperemos' the only way to say 'Let's wait'?
No. You can also say 'Vamos a esperar' (We are going to wait), which often functions as a very common, slightly less formal way to make the 'let's...' suggestion.