aguardar
wait · await
Permanecer en un lugar o en una situación hasta que algo suceda.
The Spanish word "aguardar" means to wait or to wait for. It is used when someone is waiting patiently for something or someone. It can also imply delaying or postponing an action.
For example:
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"Voy a aguardar aquí hasta que vuelvas."
(I will wait here until you come back.) -
"Aguardamos mejores tiempos."
(We wait for better times.)
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Examples
Ella decidió aguardar en el parque hasta mi llegada.verb
She decided to wait in the park until my arrival.
Los estudiantes tienen que aguardar al anuncio del profesor.verb
The students have to wait for the teacher's announcement.
Ellos decidieron aguardar en la sala hasta que empezara la reunión.verb
They decided to wait in the room until the meeting started.
Ellos aguardan tu respuesta con mucha paciencia.verb
They await your response with a lot of patience.
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