esperándote
“esperándote” means “waiting for you” in Spanish (showing that you are currently in a place expecting someone to arrive).
waiting for you
Also: hoping for you
📝 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.
🔄 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'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the verb 'esperar', which comes from the Latin word 'sperare' (to hope). The '-te' suffix was added later as Spanish evolved to allow pronouns to stick to the end of certain verb forms.
First recorded: 13th century (base verb)
Cognates (Related words)
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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.