Part of Speech: Noun
Phonetic Transcription: /es.peˈɾan.θa/
Meanings: 1. Hope 2. Expectation
Usage Patterns and Frequency: "Esperanza" is a common word in Spanish and is used both in oral speech and written context. It is frequently used to express feelings of hope or expectation. This word is a fundamental part of the Spanish language and is used across various contexts, from everyday conversations to literature.
Verb Forms: "Esperanza" is a noun, so it does not have different forms depending on verb tenses.
Examples: 1. Tengo esperanza de que todo saldrá bien. (I have hope that everything will turn out okay.) 2. Esperamos con expectación la llegada de los invitados. (We await the arrival of the guests with expectation.)
Idiomatic Expressions: - "Perder la esperanza" (to lose hope) - "La última esperanza" (the last hope) - "Dar esperanzas" (to give hope) - "A falta de pan, buenas son tortas" (literal translation: in the absence of bread, good are cakes; meaning: make the best of the situation)
Additional Idiomatic Expressions: 1. "No hay mal que por bien no venga" (Every cloud has a silver lining) 2. "Más sabe el diablo por viejo que por diablo" (Old age and treachery will overcome youth and skill) 3. "Más vale tarde que nunca" (Better late than never) 4. "A caballo regalado no se le mira el dentado" (Don't look a gift horse in the mouth)
Etymology: The word "esperanza" comes from the Latin "sperantia," derived from the verb "sperare," which means "to hope."
Synonyms and Antonyms:
Synonyms: - Confianza (Trust) - Ilusión (Illusion) - Deseo (Desire)
Antonyms: - Desesperanza (Despair) - Pesimismo (Pessimism) - Desilusión (Disappointment)