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to expect
01
esperar, prever
to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something
Transitive: to expect sth
Exemplos
He expects a promotion after all his hard work this year.
Ele espera uma promoção depois de todo o seu trabalho duro este ano.
02
esperar um bebé, estar grávida
to be pregnant and awaiting the birth of a child
Intransitive
Transitive: to expect one's child
Exemplos
They told their friends they were expecting during a dinner party.
Eles disseram aos amigos que estavam esperando um bebê durante um jantar.
03
exigir, esperar
to demand that someone fulfills a duty
Ditransitive: to expect sb to do sth
Exemplos
Society expects individuals to follow laws and regulations.
A sociedade espera que os indivíduos sigam as leis e regulamentos.
04
esperar, contar com
to think about or wait for something or someone that is likely to happen or arrive soon
Transitive: to expect sb/sth
Exemplos
We expect them any minute now.
Nós os esperamos a qualquer momento agora.
05
esperar, exigir
to view something as necessary or deserved based on the situation
Transitive: to expect a behavior or treatment
Exemplos
Team members expect fair treatment from their leader during evaluations.
Os membros da equipe esperam um tratamento justo de seu líder durante as avaliações.
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expectable
expectancy
expectant
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