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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
Ejemplos
The weather forecast led us to expect rain this weekend.
El pronóstico del tiempo nos hizo esperar lluvia este fin de semana.
As a manager, it 's important to clearly communicate what you expect from your team.
Como gerente, es importante comunicar claramente lo que esperas de tu equipo.
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.
They were overjoyed to learn they are expecting their first child.
Estaban muy felices al saber que esperan su primer hijo.
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.
The manager expects all employees to adhere to the company policies.
El gerente espera que todos los empleados cumplan con las políticas de la empresa.
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.
He is expecting an important email regarding the job offer.
Él espera un correo electrónico importante sobre la oferta de trabajo.
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.
We expect honesty from our leaders in matters of public interest.
Esperamos honestidad de nuestros líderes en asuntos de interés público.
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