Meaning
A expressão "I can't wait to/for" em inglês é utilizada para expressar entusiasmo ou ansiedade por algo que vai acontecer no futuro. Quando dizemos "I can't wait to" seguido de um verbo, estamos dizendo que estamos ansiosos para realizar uma ação específica. Por exemplo, "I can't wait to see you" significa "Estou ansioso para te ver". Já "I can't wait for" é seguido por um substantivo ou pronome e indica que estamos ansiosos por um evento ou situação, como em "I can't wait for the weekend" (Estou ansioso pelo fim de semana).
Essa expressão é frequentemente usada em contextos informais para mostrar que estamos realmente empolgados ou impacientes por algo que consideramos positivo ou agradável. É uma maneira de compartilhar nossos sentimentos sobre algo que esperamos de forma positiva.
Exemplo:
- "I can't wait to travel to Brazil" — Estou ansioso para viajar para o Brasil.
- "I can't wait for the party" — Estou ansioso pela festa.
Use "I can't wait to/for" quando quiser enfatizar sua expectativa por algo que está por vir!
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.
Tenho contado os dias.
I have a few extra bags with me.
Don’t worry,
I’ll drive our SUV to the airport.
eu vou dirigir nosso SUV até o aeroporto.
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.
eu vou apenas dormir para aliviar o estresse.
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!
Mal posso esperar pelo meu aniversário!
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.
👉 Usado para expressar uma forte empolgação ou impaciência por um evento futuro.
👉 Similar em significado a: «I’m really looking forward to», mas muitas vezes mais emocional ou casual.
Exemplos:
👉 I can’t wait to see the movie!
👉 I can’t wait for the weekend!
«I can’t wait to» + verbo base
👉 I can’t wait to viajar novamente.
👉 I can’t wait to conhecer sua família.
«I can’t wait for» + substantivo / frase nominal
👉 I can’t wait for as férias de verão.
👉 I can’t wait for o show esta noite.
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!
