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/espeˈɾanθa/ ES

/espeˈɾansa/ MX

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Translation

hope

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Word origin

From esperar, from Latin sperare ('to hope'). The same root gives English desperate (literally 'without hope') and prosper.

Origin
Latin
Root
sperare
English cognates
desperate, prosper

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralesperanzas

Examples

, .

Do not lose hope, everything will be all right.

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She hopes to find a job soon.

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While there is life, there is hope.

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Life expectancy has increased a lot in recent years.

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Her smile gave me new hope instantly.

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This word is taught in chapter 11, lesson 6: esperanza, varios, oler and 7 more words.