Hoping in spanish
Esperando
pronunciation: espeɹ̩ɑndoʊ part of speech: verb
pronunciation: espeɹ̩ɑndoʊ part of speech: verb
In gestures
hope2 = esperar.
Example: It is hoped that a new ISDS manual and guidelines for bibliographic description will be published in 1986.more:
» hope and pray = esperar de todo corazón.
Example: She hasn't been up to par for some time now and he's hoping and praying for a speedy recovery.» hope for = esperar con ansiedad.
Example: Last evening her doctor had given her the news she had been eagerly hoping for: she was going to have a baby.» hope for + the best = esperar lo mejor, esperar tener suerte, esperar que la suerte + Pronombre + acompañe, esperar que todo salga bien, que sea lo que Dios quiera.
Example: This will certainly be a learning experience for me especially since it's my first book so cross your fingers and let's hope for the best.» hope for the best and/but prepare for the worst = esperar lo mejor pero preparándose para lo peor.
Example: You might be an optimist, but with software projects, as the saying goes, you can hope for the best but you should prepare for the worst.» hope for the best and/but plan for the worst = esperar lo mejor pero preparándose para lo peor.
Example: While no one knows exactly what 2010-11 will bring, we can all hope for the best and plan for the worst.