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expectativas

/eks-pek-ta-TEE-bahs//ekspektaˈtiβas/

nounB1general
Use 'expectativas' when talking about what you believe or hope will happen in the future, often related to personal achievements or events.
A small child planting a seed in a garden and looking up with a hopeful smile, imagining a giant sunflower.

Examples

Las expectativas de los inversores para el próximo trimestre son altas.

The investors' expectations for the next quarter are high.

La película superó todas mis expectativas.

The movie exceeded all my expectations.

Tengo altas expectativas para el nuevo trabajo.

I have high expectations for the new job.

Hay buenas expectativas de crecimiento económico este año.

There are good prospects for economic growth this year.

Always Feminine and Usually Plural

This word is feminine (las expectativas). While you can use the singular 'expectativa', we almost always use the plural when talking about general hopes or standards for a person or project.

Expectativa vs. Esperanza

Mistake: “Using 'expectativa' for a purely emotional wish.”

Correction: Use 'esperanza' for emotional hope and 'expectativa' for a calculated or logical expectation of what will likely happen.

visiones

bee-SYOH-nes/biˈsjo.nes/

nounB1general
Use 'visiones' when referring to future plans, strategic goals, or even abstract concepts of what could be, sometimes with a creative or imaginative connotation.
A young child sits quietly, looking thoughtful. Above the child's head, several glowing, translucent images like a floating castle and a soaring bird appear, representing dreams or visions.

Examples

El líder presentó sus visiones para el crecimiento de la empresa.

The leader presented his visions for the company's growth.

El artista dibujó las visiones que tuvo durante su sueño.

The artist drew the visions he had during his dream.

Las visiones sobre el futuro de la tecnología son muy optimistas.

The visions (outlooks/plans) about the future of technology are very optimistic.

Es importante escuchar las visiones de todos los miembros del equipo.

It is important to listen to the perspectives (viewpoints) of all team members.

Plural of Nouns Ending in -ón

To make 'visión' (singular) plural, you add '-es' and drop the written accent mark: visión -> visiones. This pattern applies to many nouns that end in '-ón' (e.g., canción -> canciones).

Confusing 'Visión' and 'Vista'

Mistake: “Using 'visión' to mean the physical ability to see (e.g., 'Tengo mala visiones').”

Correction: Use 'vista' for physical eyesight ('Tengo mala vista'). 'Visiones' refers to mental images or viewpoints.

Expectativas vs. Visiones

Learners often confuse these when discussing future possibilities. Remember, 'expectativas' are what you *hope* or *anticipate* will happen, while 'visiones' are more about *plans* or *strategic goals* you aim to achieve.

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