esperándote
es-peh-RAHN-doh-teh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Llevo media hora aquí esperándote.
A2I've been here waiting for you for half an hour.
Seguiré esperándote hasta que salgas del trabajo.
B1I will keep waiting for you until you get off work.
Te vi en la puerta, como si estuvieras esperándote a ti misma.
B2I saw you at the door, as if you were waiting for yourself.
💡 Grammar Points
Three Words in One
This word is a 'sandwich' of three parts: 'espera' (the action), 'ndo' (which means 'ing'), and 'te' (which means 'you').
Why the Accent Mark?
When you attach 'te' to the end of the -ando form, you have to add an accent mark (á) to make sure the stress stays on the right syllable when you say it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the Accent
Mistake: "esperandote"
Correction: esperándote. Always add the accent mark on the 'á' when you attach a pronoun like 'te' to an -ando word.
⭐ Usage Tips
Natural Sounding
Saying 'Estoy esperándote' sounds more natural and fluid in conversation than saying 'Te estoy esperando', although both are correct!
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: esperándote
Question 1 of 2
What part of the word 'esperándote' means 'you'?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'esperándote' one word or two?
Technically, it is a verb phrase written as a single word. It combines 'esperando' (waiting) and 'te' (you).
Can I use 'esperándote' to mean 'hoping for you'?
Yes, since 'esperar' means both 'to wait' and 'to hope', it can mean 'hoping for you' in a poetic or romantic context, though 'waiting for you' is the most common use.