no esperaba

I didn't expect

→ no

phrase Common #2,844

I didn't expect Usually means “I didn't expect” when the subject is yo. It can be followed by a person, thing, or que plus a verb.

SP: No esperaba recibir una llamada tan tarde.

EN: I wasn't expecting to receive a call so late.

Yo no esperaba una cálida bienvenida.

I wasn’t expecting a warm welcome.

No esperaba conseguir ayuda.

I didn't expect to get help.

No esperaba esto.

I didn't expect this.

Tom no esperaba ganar la carrera.

Tom didn't expect to win the race.

No esperaba ser traicionado así.

I didn't expect to be betrayed like that.

— La sirena (2016)

No esperaba volver a conocer a una mujer como ella.

I didn't expect to meet a woman like her again.

— Peaky Blinders: El hombre inmortal (2026)

Realmente no esperaba eso de vos.

I really didn’t expect that from you.

No esperaba nada.

I wasn't expecting anything.

Tom no esperaba a que Mary le ayudara.

Tom didn't wait for Mary to help him.

Tom no esperaba ninguna ayuda de Mary.

Tom wasn't expecting any help from Mary.

No esperaba que se quedara.

I didn't expect him to stay.

No esperaba una oferta de trabajo.

I wasn’t expecting a job offer.

No esperaba ver te.

I wasn't expecting to see you.

Ella no esperaba nada a cambio.

She didn't expect anything in return.

No esperaba a nadie y me duele la cabeza.

I wasn't expecting anyone and I have a headache.

— Dolor y gloria (2019)

No esperaba esto de ti.

I didn't expect this from you.

— El hoyo (2019)

La verdad es que no esperaba eso de ti.

The truth is, I didn’t expect that from you.

Tom no esperaba eso.

Tom didn’t expect that.

No esperaba que viniera.

I didn't expect him to come.

Tom no esperaba ver a Mary aquí.

Tom didn't expect to see Mary here.

No esperaba ver te aquí, Harry.

I didn't expect to see you here, Harry.

— Una cuestión de tiempo (2013)

No esperaba visitas.

I wasn't expecting any visitors.

— Una gran mujer (Beanpole) (2019)

Yo no esperaba visita.

I wasn't expecting company.

Muy amable, no esperaba nada.

Very kind, I wasn't expecting anything.

— Rebeca (1940)

No esperaba encontrarme con el Servicio Secreto.

I didn't expect to run into the Secret Service.

— Atrápame si puedes (2002)

No esperaba menos de usted.

I expected nothing less from you.

— Crudo (2017)

Esto es algo que no esperaba oír.

This is something I didn’t expect to hear.

Tom no esperaba milagros.

Tom wasn't expecting miracles.

No esperaba tener tanto éxito.

I didn’t expect to be so successful.

No esperaba verte hoy.

I didn't expect to see you today.

— Oppenheimer (2023)

Esto está yendo en una dirección que no esperaba.

This is going in a direction I didn't expect.

— El hombre de la Tierra (2007)

No esperaba volver a verte otra vez.

I didn't expect to see you again.

— Audition (2000)

Ella no esperaba enamorarse de él.

She didn't expect to fall in love with him.

Él no esperaba verlo.

He didn’t expect to see him.

Realmente no esperaba ganar.

I really didn't expect to win.

No esperaba eso.

I didn't expect that.

Tom no esperaba enamorarse de Mary.

Tom didn't expect to fall in love with Mary.

Tom no esperaba oír la voz de Mary.

Tom didn't expect to hear Mary's voice.

Tom no esperaba un regalo tan lindo viniendo de María.

Tom didn't expect such a lovely gift from María.

No esperaba verlo aquí.

I didn't expect to see you here.

— Juno (2007)

No esperaba visita.

I wasn't expecting anyone.