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to expect
01
esperar, contar con
to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something
Transitive: to expect sth
información gramatical
composición morfológica
simple
verbo de estado
regular
presente
expect
3.ª persona singular
expects
participio presente
expecting
pretérito simple
expected
participio pasado
expected
Ejemplos
The weather forecast led us to expect rain this weekend.
El pronóstico del tiempo nos hizo esperar lluvia este fin de semana.
02
esperar un bebé, estar embarazada
to be pregnant and awaiting the birth of a child
Intransitive
Transitive: to expect one's child
Ejemplos
She just announced she's expecting in May.
Ella acaba de anunciar que espera un bebé en mayo.
03
esperar
to demand that someone fulfills a duty
Ditransitive: to expect sb to do sth
Ejemplos
The teacher expects students to complete their homework on time.
El profesor espera que los estudiantes completen su tarea a tiempo.
04
esperar, contar con
to think about or wait for something or someone that is likely to happen or arrive soon
Transitive: to expect sb/sth
Ejemplos
She’s expecting a call from her friend any moment now.
Ella espera una llamada de su amigo en cualquier momento.
05
esperar, exigir
to view something as necessary or deserved based on the situation
Transitive: to expect a behavior or treatment
Ejemplos
The manager expects professionalism from all employees during meetings.
El gerente espera profesionalismo de todos los empleados durante las reuniones.
Árbol Léxico
expectable
expectancy
expectant
expect
