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wait verb

  /weɪt/ , [weɪ̯ʔt]
  • (intransitive) To delay movement or action until some event or time; to remain neglected or in readiness.
 esperar, aguardar, bancar
  • (intransitive, stative, US) To wait tables; to serve customers in a restaurant or other eating establishment.
 ser camarero, servir

wait noun

  /weɪt/ , [weɪ̯ʔt]
  • A delay.
 espera, retraso

waiting noun

  /ˈweɪtɪŋ/ , [ˈweɪ̯ɾɪŋ]
  • The act of staying or remaining in expectation.
 aspecto
  • Attendance, service.
 atender
wait on
atender
wait and see
aguardar, dejar pasar
good things come to those who wait
las mejores cosas de la vida se hacen esperar, lo bueno se hace esperar
lie in wait
estar al acecho
can't wait
no ver la hora
wait on someone hand and foot
bailarle el agua, deshacerse en atenciones
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