no puedo esperar
/no pwedo espeɾaɾ/from spelling rules
In Spanish, no puedo esperar is used to say "I can't wait".
The phrase is used to express that you are very excited about something that will occur in the future. While no puedo esperar is a literal translation, many Spanish speakers more naturally express this feeling of being excited or eager by using estoy ansioso/a por.
How does it change in a sentence?
When the thing you are waiting for is a clause containing a subject and a verb, you must use the construction no puedo esperar a que followed by the subjunctive mood.
Did you know?
- To express extreme eagerness, Spanish speakers often use the phrase me muero por, which literally translates to 'I am dying for'.
- The word ansioso in the phrase estoy ansioso por can describe both a positive state of eagerness and a negative clinical state of anxiety.
- The word esperar comes from the Latin sperō, which specifically meant 'to hope'.
Examples in context
- No puedo esperar más.I can't wait any more.This sentence shows how to use no puedo esperar to say you cannot wait any more.Tatoeba #3263395 by Shishir, translation #31208 by CK
- No puedo esperar a verte.I can't wait to see you.This sentence shows how to use no puedo esperar with an infinitive verb.Tatoeba #11915233 by JSKabylie15, translation #1908931 by Spamster
- No puedo esperar más tiempo.I can't wait any longer.This sentence shows how to use no puedo esperar to say you cannot wait any longer.Tatoeba #550565 by Shishir, translation #31632 by CK
- Estoy impaciente por recibir una respuestaI am impatient to receive an answer
- Estoy impaciente por recibir noticias sobre el proyecto.I am impatient to receive news about the project.
- Anhelo con ansias poder colaborar con su equipo.I eagerly look forward to collaborating with your team.
- Estoy ansioso por conocer a tus nuevos amigos.I am anxious to meet your new friends.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are talking about their upcoming vacation.
- SofíaMañana nos vamos a la playa.Tomorrow we are going to the beach.
- Daniel¡No puedo esperar!I can't wait!
- Sofía¿Ya tienes todo empacado, Daniel?Do you have everything packed already, Daniel?
- DanielSí, estoy muy emocionado.Yes, I am very excited.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries esperar, no, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
