Espérame afuera
/espeɾame afweɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'catch me outside' is translated into Spanish as Espérame afuera.
This phrase is used as a challenge to meet someone outdoors, typically to engage in a physical fight.
What does it mean word for word?
In the form Espérame, the imperative verb espera (wait) has the object pronoun me (me) attached to the end.
Which one should you use?
While Espérame afuera functions as a command to wait for someone, Encuéntreme afuera means 'Find me outside' and Búscame fuera means 'Look for me outside'.
How do you pronounce it?
/espeɾame afweɾa/
Did you know?
- If you use the formal Espéreme afuera instead of the informal Espérame, you might sound more like a character in a classic film or a person of high social status rather than someone looking for a street fight.
- While Espérame afuera is a direct translation, a common way to challenge someone to a fight is Te espero en la calle, meaning 'I wait for you in the street'.
- The word afuera shares a common root with the English word 'forum', which originally referred to an open, outdoor space or marketplace.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, ¿puede encontrarme afuera en unos minutos?Excuse me, can you meet me outside in a few minutes?
- Oye, búscame fuera del cine cuando llegues.Hey, look for me outside the cinema when you arrive.
- ¡Claro, nos vemos afuera!Sure, see you outside!
- Espérame afuera si quieres pelear.Catch me outside if you want to fight.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are having a heated argument in a room.
- MateoNo puedo creer que dijiste eso.I can't believe you said that.
- MaríaEs la verdad, Mateo.It's the truth, Mateo.
- Mateo¡Ya basta! Espérame afuera.Enough! Catch me outside.
- MaríaEstá bien, voy ahora.Fine, I'm going now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries afuera, CC BY-SA 4.0.
