What is the Spanish word for "expectant"?

Learn how to say "expectant" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

expectant

Spanish

expectante

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Alternative translations of "expectant"

esperanzado
ansioso
ilusionado
anticipando

Examples of how to use "expectant" in Spanish

English
An expectant silence fell over the crowd.
Spanish
Un silencio expectante cayó sobre la multitud.
English
The expectant crowd waited for the band.
Spanish
La multitud expectante esperaba a la banda.
English
She gave an expectant smile to him.
Spanish
Ella le regaló una sonrisa expectante.
English
An expectant silence filled the classroom suddenly.
Spanish
De repente, llenó el aula un silencio expectante.
English
They stood expectant at the train platform.
Spanish
Se quedaron expectantes en la plataforma del tren.

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