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esperar (a)

to wait for

Verbs with Prepositions
Notes & Usage:

Personal 'a' is optional with people.

See It in Context

Espero (a) mi amigo.

I wait for my friend.

Espero a mi amigo.

I wait for my friend.

Espera al cartero.

Wait for the mailman.

—¿A quién esperas? —Espero a mi hermana en la estación.

—Who are you waiting for? —I'm waiting for my sister at the station.