verb (gerund/present participle)
waiting, hoping, expecting
1. Present participle of 'esperar' - to wait for someone or something
I am waiting for the bus
Estou esperando o ônibus
2. To hope or anticipate that something will happen
We are hoping for good news
Estamos esperando boas notícias
3. To expect someone to arrive or something to occur
She is expecting a phone call
Ela está esperando uma ligação
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