How to Say "waiting for" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “waiting for” is “pendientes” — B2 level.
Examples
Estaremos pendientes de tu llamada en caso de emergencia.
We will be waiting for your call in case of emergency. (Or: We will be keeping an eye out for your call.)
Los niños estaban pendientes de la televisión, sin pestañear.
The children were glued to the television, without blinking.
The 'Estar Pendiente' Structure
To express being watchful or waiting, you must use the verb 'estar' followed by 'pendiente/s' and usually the preposition 'de' ('estar pendiente de algo').
Misuse of Ser/Estar
Mistake: “Saying 'Somos pendientes de la noticia' (We are essentially 'pending things' of the news).”
Correction: Always use 'estar' for this meaning, as it describes a current state of watchfulness: 'Estamos pendientes de la noticia'.
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