This is the 2663rd most frequent Spanish word.
espero
"I hope" or "I wait."
In this sentence, 'espero' is used to express hope or desire for an event or action to occur.
Espero que vengas a la fiesta.
I hope that you come to the party.
Here, 'espero' means 'I wait', conveying the action of expecting or awaiting something.
Espero el autobús en la parada.
I am waiting for the bus at the stop.
In this usage, 'espero' stands alone as an action to indicate the act of waiting.