Also means
prospect
Usage Note
Expectativa is most commonly used in the plural (expectativas) to mean expectations or prospects — superar las expectativas (to exceed expectations). In the singular it often appears in en expectativa or a la expectativa de, meaning on standby waiting for something to happen.
Examples
"Las expectativas del equipo son muy altas este año."
Natural Translation
The team's expectations are very high this year.
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