Spanish word

expectación

Pronunciation

IPA/ekspektaˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounanticipation

Example

La expectación por el partido llenó las noticias del día.

Anticipation for the match dominated the news that day.

Illustration for expectación (anticipation)

More examples

La noticia provocó expectación entre los clientes.

The news generated anticipation among customers.

Core concept

A crowd buzzing before a big event.

Common phrases

  • provocar expectación

    generate anticipation

  • expectación ante

    anticipation toward

Similar words

expectativa: Hopeful waiting for a favorable outcome or result.
anticipación: Eager, joyful waiting in the lead-up to an anticipated event.
emoción: Intense, strongly felt excitement that stirs emotion.
ansiedad: Worried, restless unease about an upcoming result.

Definition in Spanish

Estado de anticipación ante algo que va a suceder, que puede implicar curiosidad, ansiedad o entusiasmo según el contexto.

Word origin

From Latin exspectatio 'waiting', formed from ex- 'out' plus spectare 'to look', and cognate with English expectation, the word kept the sense of eager waiting.

Usage tips

  • Expectación usually denotes a public buzz or media excitement about an event, so English expectation can mislead learners about its typical use in Spanish.

Other meanings

  • excitementnoun

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