How to Say "they wait" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “they wait” is “esperan” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
Verb (Conjugated Form)A1
referring to a group of people
Examples
Ellos esperan el autobús en la parada.
They are waiting for the bus at the stop.
¿Cuánto tiempo esperan ustedes por el doctor?
How long are you (plural) waiting for the doctor?
Esperan pacientemente que termine la reunión.
They wait patiently for the meeting to end.
The 'They' Form
This form, 'esperan,' is used for 'ellos' (they, masculine/mixed group), 'ellas' (they, feminine group), and 'ustedes' (you, plural/formal).
Don't Use 'Para'
Mistake: “Ellos esperan para el tren.”
Correction: Ellos esperan el tren.
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