esperar — Subjunctive (Subjuntivo)
to wait / to hope / to expect
The subjunctive conjugation of esperar (regular -ar verb, ranked #37). Used in clauses expressing wishes, doubt, emotion, or uncertainty — typically after que. Triggers: querer, esperar, dudar, ojalá.
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Practice for free ↗ | Pronoun | Subjunctive conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | espere |
| tú | esperes |
| él/ella/Ud. | espere |
| nosotros | esperemos |
| vosotros | esperéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | esperen |
Example sentence
Quiero que tú esperes más.
I want you to wait more.
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