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    esperar un autobús

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This is a verb phrase consisting of the verb 'esperar' (to wait/to wait for) and its direct object 'un autobús' (a bus). In Spanish, the verb 'esperar' inherently includes the meaning of 'to wait for', so no preposition like 'por' or 'para' is typically used before the direct object when it refers to the thing being waited for. The indefinite article 'un' precedes 'autobús'.

    Sample sentences

    Estoy esperando un autobús para ir al centro.

    I am waiting for a bus to go downtown.

    ¿Cuánto tiempo tienes que esperar un autobús aquí?

    How long do you have to wait for a bus here?

    Siempre espera un autobús en la misma parada.

    He/She always waits for a bus at the same stop.

    Quick facts

    direct_object_usage:When 'esperar' means 'to wait for' a person, it often takes the preposition 'a' before the person (e.g., 'esperar a Juan'). However, when waiting for an inanimate object or public transport, 'a' is not typically used.
    verb_conjugation_note:'Esperar' is a regular -ar verb. Its conjugation changes based on the subject and tense (e.g., 'yo espero', 'tú esperas', 'él/ella/usted espera', 'nosotros esperamos', 'vosotros esperáis', 'ellos/ellas/ustedes esperan').

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    Example

    Estoy esperando un autobús para ir al centro.

    I am waiting for a bus to go downtown.

    ¿Cuánto tiempo tienes que esperar un autobús aquí?

    How long do you have to wait for a bus here?

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