Also means
to await
Usage Note
Aguardar is a more formal or literary synonym of esperar when the meaning is 'to wait (for)'. Unlike esperar, it cannot mean 'to hope' — it only means 'to wait'. In written and formal registers aguardar adds a slightly patient, expectant tone. It takes a direct object: aguardar a alguien or aguardar noticias.
Examples
"Aguardaba su llegada con impaciencia."
Natural Translation
She was awaiting his arrival impatiently.
Literal Translation
She-awaited his arrival with impatience.
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