Usage Examples
[Present Indicative] Espero el autobús en la parada. → I wait for the bus at the stop.
[Present Perfect] He esperado una hora. → I have waited for an hour.
[Imperfect Indicative] Esperaba que me llamaras. → I was hoping (used to hope) you would call me.
[Pluperfect Indicative] Había esperado mucho tiempo antes de rendirme. → I had waited a long time before giving up.
[Preterite] Esperé a Juan en la puerta. → I waited for Juan at the door.
[Preterite Anterior] Apenas hubo esperado un minuto, se cansó. → As soon as he had waited a minute, he got tired.
[Future] Esperaré tu respuesta. → I will wait for your answer.
[Future Perfect] Para el lunes habré esperado suficiente. → By Monday I will have waited enough.
[Conditional] Esperaría un poco más si fuera necesario. → I would wait a little longer if it were necessary.
[Conditional Perfect] Habría esperado el tren si no tuviera prisa. → I would have waited for the train if I weren't in a hurry.