lidiar con la espera de
Grammar & Usage
How it works
This expression combines the verb 'lidiar' (to deal, to cope, to struggle) with the preposition 'con' (with), followed by the noun phrase 'la espera' (the wait/waiting period) and the preposition 'de' (of). It is used to describe the act of managing or enduring a period of waiting for something specific, which is then introduced by 'de'.
Sample sentences
Es difícil lidiar con la espera de los resultados de los exámenes médicos.
It's difficult to cope with the wait for the results of the medical tests.
Hemos tenido que lidiar con la espera de una nueva licencia durante meses.
We've had to deal with the waiting for a new license for months.
Muchos padres lidian con la espera de la adopción de un hijo con paciencia.
Many parents cope with the wait for a child's adoption with patience.
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Example
Es difícil lidiar con la espera de los resultados de los exámenes médicos.
It's difficult to cope with the wait for the results of the medical tests.
Hemos tenido que lidiar con la espera de una nueva licencia durante meses.
We've had to deal with the waiting for a new license for months.
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