Wait Meaning in English
word
/ˈweɪt/
WAYT
/wˈeɪt/
WAYT
Definição
To stay in one place or remain inactive until something happens or someone arrives.
Uso & Nuances
Commonly used in daily life; can be followed by prepositions like 'for' (wait for someone) or used alone ('wait here'). Often confused with 'stay' but 'wait' implies anticipation. Can be formal or informal depending on context.
Spanish: esperar - aguardarPortuguese (BR): esperar - aguardarPortuguese (PT): esperar - aguardarChinese (Simplified): 等待Chinese (Traditional): 等待Hindi: इंतज़ार करनाArabic: ينتظرBengali: অপেক্ষা করা - অপেক্ষা করা (কারও জন্য)Russian: ждать - подождатьJapanese: 待つVietnamese: chờ - đợiKorean: 기다리다Turkish: beklemekUrdu: انتظار کرناIndonesian: menunggu
Frases de Exemplo
Please wait here until I come back.
basic
I have to wait for the bus every morning.
basic
Don't wait too long to call me.
basic
Can you wait a sec? I forgot my keys.
natural
We had to wait forever to get a table at that restaurant.
natural
Just wait and see what happens next!
natural