expect

to believe that something will happen or be true

esperar, creer que algo va a suceder o ser cierto

• expect sth to do/happen

Collocations expect good weather · expect problems

• We expect the meeting to start at 9.

  Esperamos que la reunión comience a las 9.

to think that something is likely or probable

esperar, pensar que algo es probable o posible

• expect sth to do/happen

Collocations expect a lot from someone · expect success

• I expect her to arrive soon.

  Espero que ella llegue pronto.

to think that someone will do something or behave in a certain way

esperar, pensar que alguien hará algo o se comportará de cierta manera

• expect sb to do sth

Collocations expect someone to help · expect a child to behave well

• I expect you to finish the work on time.

  Espero que termines el trabajo a tiempo.

to wait for something or someone and think that you will receive it/them soon

esperar, esperar recibir algo o a alguien pronto

• expect sth from sb

Collocations expect a letter · expect a call

• We are expecting a package tomorrow.

  Esperamos un paquete mañana.

to be pregnant and waiting for the birth of your baby

estar embarazada y esperando el nacimiento del bebé

• expect a baby

Collocations expect twins · expect a girl/boy

• She is expecting her first child.

  Ella está esperando su primer hijo.

to think that something will be of a certain quality or standard

esperar, pensar que algo será de cierta calidad o estándar

• expect sth to be good/bad

Collocations expect high quality · expect low prices

• We expect the service to be excellent.

  Esperamos que el servicio sea excelente.

to think that someone will perform well or badly in a certain situation

esperar, pensar que alguien se desempeñará bien o mal en cierta situación

• expect sb to do sth well/badly

Collocations expect a good performance · expect poor results

• We expect him to perform well in the exam.

  Esperamos que él se desempeñe bien en el examen.

to think that someone will be responsible for something or do a job

esperar, pensar que alguien será responsable de algo o hará un trabajo

• expect sb to take care of sth

Collocations expect someone to lead the team · expect a manager to organize work

• We expect her to manage the project.

  Esperamos que ella administre el proyecto.