Translation of Spanish word "esperanza" to English
esperanza
/es.pe.ˈran.sa/
Meaning
Nouna feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen
How to use
Esperanza ('hope') is feminine. Esperanza de vida — Life expectancy. Perder la esperanza — To lose hope.
🇬🇧 English
hope
Example
La esperanza es la última que se pierde.
Hope is the last thing that is lost.
Ten momento de la vida es un momento de gran esperanza.
This moment in life is a moment of great hope.
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Common phrases
- esperanza de vida— life expectancy
- perder la esperanza— to lose hope
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What does the Spanish word "esperanza" mean?▼
The Spanish word "esperanza" means "hope" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "La esperanza es la última que se pierde." (which translates as "Hope is the last thing that is lost.").
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