he esperado mucho tiempo para

I've waited a long time to

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I've waited a long time to Used to express that someone has been waiting for a long time for an action or event. It is followed by an infinitive when referring to an action, or by a noun such as esto when referring to a thing.
SP: He esperado mucho tiempo para volver a verte.
EN: I've waited a long time to see you again.

He esperado mucho tiempo para esto.

I've waited a long time for this.

He esperado mucho tiempo para decirte esto.

I've waited a long time to tell you this.

He esperado mucho tiempo para oírte decir eso.

I've waited a long time to hear you say that.

He esperado mucho tiempo para conocerte.

I've waited a long time to meet you.