Meanings (ES + gloss)
aguardar • esperar • esperarse • expectar • figurarse
To predict or believe that something will happen
I expect to be able to walk again after getting over my broken leg.
when you least expect it
exigir • expectar • pretender
To consider obligatory or required.
England expects that every man will do his duty.
I was born and immediately thrown into a society that makes its own rules, standards, and expectations. I am expected to behave. I am expected to deliver. I am expected to live up…
esperar en • exigir • expectar • pretender
To consider reasonably due.
My parents expected too much of me when I was in college.
You are expected to get the task done by the end of next week.
Phrases