How to Say "they hope" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “they hope” is “esperan” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
Verb (Conjugated Form)B1
expressing desire for the future

Examples
Esperan que las negociaciones terminen pronto.
They hope the negotiations end soon.
Los científicos esperan encontrar una cura.
The scientists expect (or hope) to find a cure.
Hoping Triggers the Special Verb Form
When 'esperan' is followed by 'que' and a different subject, the next verb must change to the special 'subjunctive' form because you are expressing desire or uncertainty, not stating a fact.
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