esperando tu respuesta
/espeɾando tu ɾespwesta/from spelling rules
The English phrase "waiting for your answer" can be expressed in Spanish as esperando tu respuesta.
This phrase is used to indicate that you are expecting a reply to a question or a message.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the gerund esperando (waiting), the possessive adjective tu (your) and the noun respuesta (answer/response).
Which one should you use?
While esperando tu respuesta is a direct way to say "waiting your response", you may also see the conjugated verb espero used in the phrase espero tu respuesta (I wait for/hope for your response) to express the same sentiment in a complete sentence.
How does it change in a sentence?
To switch from an informal tone to a formal one, replace the informal possessive adjective tu with the formal su, as in esperando su respuesta.
How do you pronounce it?
/espeɾando tu ɾespwesta/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, ending a message with esperando tu respuesta can be perceived as slightly pressuring. To be softer, writers often add cuando puedas, meaning 'whenever you can'.
- The word respuesta contains a linguistic glitch. It is a corruption of the verb responder and the word puesta, which is the feminine past participle of 'to put'.
- In Spanish, the verb esperar has a double meaning. Depending on the context, esperando tu respuesta can mean you are waiting for a reply or that you are hoping for a specific answer.
Examples in context
- Estimado Sr. García, quedo a la espera de su respuesta acerca de la propuesta que le envié. Muchas gracias por su tiempo.Dear Mr. Garcia, I remain waiting for your response regarding the proposal I sent you. Thank you very much for your time.
- Hola María, estoy esperando tu respuesta sobre si puedes acompañarnos el próximo fin de semana al concierto. ¡Espero que puedas venir!Hi Maria, I am waiting for your response about whether you can join us next weekend at the concert. I hope you can come!
- Sigo esperando tu respuesta.I am still waiting for your answer.
- Estoy esperando tu respuesta para reservar el hotel.I am waiting for your answer to book the hotel.
- Me quedo esperando tu respuesta por correo.I will be waiting for your answer by email.
Example conversation
Elena is asking Daniel about their weekend plans via text.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿vendrás a la cena de mañana?Daniel, are you coming to tomorrow's dinner?
- DanielAún no estoy seguro, Elena.I am not sure yet, Elena.
- ElenaEstá bien, quedo esperando tu respuesta.It's okay, I am waiting for your answer.
- DanielTe aviso esta noche sin falta.I will let you know tonight without fail.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries respuesta, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
