expectant

• Descreve o estado de quem espera ou aguarda algo, frequentemente com ansiedade, emoção ou esperança. Pode indicar também quem está à espera de um acontecimento, como o nascimento de um filho.

Describes a state of waiting or anticipating something, often with excitement or hope.

1. Eagerly anticipatingB2formal

   Characterized by a state of waiting for something to happen with excitement or hope.

   Ansioso por algo

   • The audience was expectant, waiting for the curtain to rise.
   • She looked at him with an expectant smile.
   • The children were expectant before the birthday cake arrived.

   Sinônimosagoganticipatorybreathlesseagerhopefulwaiting

   Antônimosapatheticindifferentnonchalantunconcerneduninterested

2. PregnantB2formal

   Used to describe a woman who is expecting a baby, especially in the later stages of pregnancy.

   Grávida

   • The clinic offers special classes for expectant mothers.
   • An expectant father often feels a mix of excitement and nervousness.
   • The hospital has a dedicated wing for expectant women.

   Sinônimosgravidpregnantwith child