What is the Spanish word for "standby"?

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

English

standby

Spanish

espera

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Alternative translations of "standby"

reserva
lista de espera
en espera

Examples of how to use "standby" in Spanish

English
Please be on standby for further instructions.
Spanish
Por favor, esté en espera de nuevas instrucciones.
English
Keep the spare battery on standby for emergencies.
Spanish
Mantenga la batería de repuesto en espera para emergencias.
English
We waited on standby until the bus arrived.
Spanish
Esperamos en espera hasta que llegó el autobús.
English
The nurse kept a stretcher on standby outside.
Spanish
La enfermera mantuvo una camilla en espera afuera.
English
Please place the oven in standby after cooking.
Spanish
Por favor, ponga el horno en modo de espera después de cocinar.

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