What does expectativa in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word expectativa in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use expectativa in Spanish.

The word expectativa in Spanish means expectation, prospect, be hoping for, life expectancy, expectant heir. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word expectativa

expectation

nombre femenino (esperanza)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Se estima que la expectativa de vida a nivel mundial es de 63 años en promedio.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. I just read the new best-selling book of the month and it didn't meet my expectations.

prospect

nombre femenino (posibilidad de que suceda algo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
No hay expectativas de que suba el valor de esas acciones en un futuro próximo.
There prospect of the value of those shares rising in the near future is limited.

be hoping for

locución adverbial (a la espera)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Estoy a la expectativa de noticias, no sé cuándo conoceré el resultado.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. I am hoping for good exam results this year.

life expectancy

locución nominal femenina (tiempo promedio)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Tu expectativa de vida aumenta cuando haces ejercicio y tienes un pasatiempo.
Your life expectancy increases when you exercise and have a hobby.

expectant heir

locución nominal con flexión de género (derecho: a la espera)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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