esperávamos

Esperávamos is a Portuguese word. It is the first-person plural imperfect indicative form of the verb esperar. This verb has multiple meanings, including "to wait," "to hope," and "to expect." Therefore, "esperávamos" translates to "we were waiting," "we were hoping," or "we were expecting" depending on the context in which it is used.

For example, "Nós esperávamos pelo ônibus" means "We were waiting for the bus." In this instance, "esperávamos" refers to the act of waiting. Alternatively, "Esperávamos que ele viesse à festa" translates to "We were hoping that he would come to the party." Here, "esperávamos" conveys a sense of hope or anticipation. A third usage could be "Esperávamos um bom resultado" which means "We were expecting a good result," indicating an expectation based on prior knowledge or assessment. The precise meaning is derived from the surrounding words and the overall situation being described. The imperfect tense suggests an ongoing action or a state in the past that was not necessarily completed.