expect

[US]/ɪkˈspekt/
[UK]/ɪkˈspekt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. anticipar; considerar (algo) como probable que ocurra; esperar con ansias; creer que algo es cierto.
Word Forms
Participio pasadoexpected
Tercera persona singularexpects
Pasadoexpected
Gerundioexpecting

Phrases & Collocations

expect of

esperar de

expect to do

esperar hacer

Example Sentences

I expect not.; I don't expect so.

No espero; no espero tanto.

it's as well to expect the worst.

Es mejor esperar lo peor.

I expect a storm.

Espero una tormenta.

We expect an apology.

Esperamos una disculpa.

Celia was expecting a visitor.

Celia esperaba a un visitante.

people expect their doctor to be understanding.

La gente espera que su médico sea comprensivo.

expect a big corn crop

esperar una gran cosecha de maíz

expecting a telephone call; expects rain on Sunday.

Esperando una llamada telefónica; espera lluvia el domingo.

we expect to have an exceptional Q4.

esperamos tener un Q4 excepcional.

they expected the house to appreciate in value.

esperaban que la casa aumentara de valor.

we expect great things of you.

Esperamos grandes cosas de ti.

they expect that the huge crop will push down prices.

Esperan que la gran cosecha haga bajar los precios.

I expect you're ready for a drink.

Supongo que estás listo para tomar algo.

you expect the odd bad trot.

Esperas alguna descarga de diarrea ocasional.

The escapee's turnup is expected soon.

Se espera la aparición del fugitivo pronto.

You can't expect me to approve of it.

No puedes esperar que lo apruebe.

We're expecting guests to dinner.

Esperamos a los invitados para la cena.

Don't expect to luck through without an effort.

No esperes tener éxito sin esfuerzo.

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