Meaning
La expresión «I can't wait to/for» se utiliza en inglés para expresar entusiasmo o anticipación hacia un evento o acción futura. En español, podría traducirse como «No puedo esperar a» o «Estoy deseando». Esta frase se emplea cuando alguien está muy emocionado por algo que sucederá pronto o que desean que ocurra rápidamente.
Uso: «I can't wait to» se utiliza cuando se refiere a una acción que tú mismo realizarás en el futuro. Por ejemplo:
- «I can't wait to visit the new museum» significa que estás entusiasmado por la oportunidad de visitar el museo pronto.
Por otro lado, «I can't wait for» se emplea cuando la anticipación está relacionada con un evento o situación externa. Por ejemplo:
- «I can't wait for the concert» indica que estás ansioso por asistir al concierto que se llevará a cabo en el futuro.
Ejemplos adicionales:
- «I can't wait to start my new job» – Estoy deseando comenzar mi nuevo trabajo.
- «I can't wait for the holidays» – No puedo esperar a que lleguen las vacaciones.
En resumen, «I can't wait to/for» es una manera efectiva de comunicar emoción y ganas de que algo ocurra pronto, ya sea una acción personal o un evento externo.
Today's Sentences
- I can't wait to see you.
- I can't wait to see my family.
- I can't wait for this week to be over.
- I can't wait for the new album to come out.
- I can't wait for my birthday.
- Writer's Note
01
I can't wait to see you.
Situation 1
I can’t wait to see you.
Me too!
I’ve been counting down the days.
He estado contando los días.
I have a few extra bags with me.
Don’t worry,
I’ll drive our SUV to the airport.
conduciré nuestro SUV al aeropuerto.
Situation 2
I’m just outside your office.
Really?
I can’t wait to see you.
Me too. I’ll be out in a second.
02
I can't wait to see my family.
Situation 1
I can’t wait to see my family.
You must be so excited.
It’s been a few years since I saw them.
You must get homesick from time to time.
Situation 2
I can’t wait to see my family.
They’ll be glad you weren’t hurt too bad.
Do they know I was in a car accident?
They do and they’re on their way to the hospital.
03
I can't wait for this week to be over.
Situation 1
It’s been such a long week.
I can’t wait for this week to be over.
Are you doing anything this weekend?
Honestly,
I’m just gonna sleep off the stress.
voy a dormir para aliviar el estrés.
Situation 2
I can’t wait for this week to be over.
Why?
All this wedding planning is so stressful.
I heard that it can get quite overwhelming.
04
I can't wait for the new album to come out.
Situation
I can’t wait for the new album to come out.
Is it today?
Yes! I’ve been waiting a whole year!
You must be excited.
05
I can't wait for my birthday.
Situation 1
I can’t wait for my birthday.
Really? I stopped counting mine.
It’s the one day of the year my family does nice things for me.
I can see why you’re looking forward to your special day.
Situation 2
I’ve been wanting these new shoes.
What kind of shoes?
These cool new retro sneakers.
I can’t wait for my birthday!
¡No puedo esperar a mi cumpleaños!
Since you work, why don’t you buy your own shoes?
Writer’s Note
The phrase "I can’t wait to" or "I can’t wait for" is a common and enthusiastic way to express excitement or eagerness about something in the future.
- Key Points for "I can’t wait to / for"
👉 Used to express strong excitement or impatience for a future event.
👉 Similar in meaning to: "I’m really looking forward to" but often more emotional or casual.
Examples:
👉 I can’t wait to see the movie!
👉 I can’t wait for the weekend! - Structure:
"I can’t wait to" + base verb
👉 I can’t wait to travel again.
👉 I can’t wait to meet your family.
"I can’t wait for" + noun / noun phrase
👉 I can’t wait for summer vacation.
👉 I can’t wait for the concert tonight.
👉 Se utiliza para expresar una gran emoción o impaciencia por un evento futuro.
👉 Similar en significado a: «I’m really looking forward to» pero a menudo más emocional o informal.
Ejemplos:
👉 ¡No puedo esperar a ver la película!
👉 ¡No puedo esperar al fin de semana!
«No puedo esperar para» + verbo en infinitivo
👉 No puedo esperar para viajar de nuevo.
👉 No puedo esperar para conocer a tu familia.
«No puedo esperar por» + sustantivo / frase nominal
👉 No puedo esperar por las vacaciones de verano.
👉 No puedo esperar por el concierto de esta noche.
Have any of these situations happened to you? I think there were more times when I couldn’t wait for something to happen when I was younger. But as I grew older, and maybe wiser, there was less to look forward to? But I’m trying to change how I think and accept what I cannot change and be grateful for all that comes my way. In turn, I have noticed that I am more excited about the little joys that life throws at me. Let me know if you feel the same. What kinds of events or things excite you that you can’t wait for them to happen? Leave a comment below!
