Espérate
casual
Friends say Espérate to ask someone to wait. Aguanta means "hold on", and in Mexico people say Espérame tantito for "wait a little".
Meaning: asking someone to wait (verb)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Espérate | casual |
| Aguanta | casual, slang |
| Espérame tantito | Mexico, casual |
Espérate can also mean "hold on, think about it". Aguanta is used when you ask for a short pause.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Tantito is a Mexican diminutive of tanto that means "a little bit".
How does it change in a sentence?
In Argentina the command is esperá and not espera.
Did you know?
- Tantito is a diminutive of tanto, and Mexicans use it to soften requests.
Examples in context
- Espérate, ya casi termino.Wait, I am almost done.
- Aguanta, que busco las llaves.Hold on, I am looking for the keys.
- Espérame tantito, ya voy.Wait a little, I am coming.
Example conversation
Fabi and Joel are leaving a house in Puebla.
- JoelYa vámonos, se hace tarde.Let us go, it is getting late.
- FabiEspérame tantito, busco mi bolsa.Wait a little, I am looking for my bag.
- JoelAquí te espero.I will wait for you here.
