Spanish phrase

¿Quieres que ~ espere?

Meaning

Do you want ___ to wait?

When to use it

Asks whether someone should wait. Used to request that a third person stay briefly in casual situations, direct but polite.

Example dialogue

¿Quieres que él espere?

Do you want him to wait?

Sí, dile que espere cinco minutos más.

Yes, tell him to wait five more minutes.

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