How to Say "be patient!" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “be patient!” is “esperen” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
¡Esperen aquí, por favor! El doctor viene en cinco minutos.
Wait here, please! The doctor is coming in five minutes.
Esperen un segundo mientras busco las llaves.
Hold on a second while I look for the keys.
No esperen más, la puerta ya está abierta.
Don't wait any longer, the door is already open.
Formal Plural Command
This form is used to give a direct order to a group of people you address formally (ustedes). The negative command is 'No esperen'.
Using 'Tú' Form for a Group
Mistake: “A learner might incorrectly say '¡Espera!' when talking to three adults.”
Correction: When addressing multiple people (a group), always use '¡Esperen!' (formal) or '¡Esperad!' (informal, mainly Spain).
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