This is the 879th most frequent Spanish word.
esperan
"They wait" or "they hope."
"Esperan" indicates the action of waiting for something, which is the transit bus in this context.
Ellos esperan el autobús en la parada.
They wait for the bus at the stop.
"Esperan" expresses hope or a wish regarding someone's timely arrival.
Mis amigos esperan que llegues a tiempo.
My friends hope that you arrive on time.
"Esperan" conveys the sense of being anticipated or awaited in a formal or official context.