Spanish Phrase
¿Qué esperas lograr?
Meaning
This phrase is used to inquire about someone's objectives, ambitions, or desired outcomes in a specific context. It combines the verb 'esperar' (to hope or expect) with 'lograr' (to achieve or attain), focusing on the end result of an action or plan.
When to use
It is commonly used in professional settings like performance reviews, in academic counseling, or in personal conversations when discussing future plans and motivations.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Quéesperaslograr?
Qué
The interrogative pronoun for 'what', which always requires an accent mark when used in a question.
Esperas
The second-person singular (tú) form of the verb 'esperar', meaning 'you hope' or 'you expect'.
Lograr
An infinitive verb meaning 'to achieve'. In Spanish, when two verbs are used together, the first is conjugated and the second remains in the infinitive.
🗨In Conversation
Estoy tomando un curso de liderazgo este mes.
I am taking a leadership course this month.
¡Qué bien! ¿Qué esperas lograr al terminarlo?
That's great! What do you hope to achieve when you finish it?
✕Common Mistakes
¿Qué esperas a lograr?
The verb 'esperar' does not require a preposition before a following infinitive when expressing hope.
¿Qué esperas de lograr?
Avoid adding 'de' between the conjugated verb and the infinitive in this construction.
↔Alternatives
¿Cuál es tu objetivo?
What is your objective?
¿Qué quieres conseguir?
What do you want to get/achieve?
Cultural Tip
In Spanish-speaking professional environments, asking about goals is seen as a sign of proactive interest. However, remember to use 'espera' (formal) instead of 'esperas' (informal) if you are speaking to a superior or someone you don't know well.