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Espero...

I hope... / I wait...

Natural expressionVery common

What it means

Espero has three common uses: Espero + infinitive means I hope to, Espero que means I hope that, and Espero + noun means I'm waiting for. Context tells you which meaning is intended.

Pattern

Espero

Real conversation examples

1

Espero terminar hoy.

I hope to finish today.

2

Espero que estés bien.

I hope you're doing well.

3

Espero el autobús.

I'm waiting for the bus.