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Sin embargo, ella espera que la comunicación cambie.

Sin embargo, ella espera que la comunicación cambie.
However, she expects the communication to change.
From Lesson 146:Desires for others (querer que / esperar que)·Spanish (Latin America)

Questions & Answers about Sin embargo, ella espera que la comunicación cambie.

Why is the word cambie used instead of cambia?
Cambie is the present subjunctive form of the verb cambiar (to change). We use the subjunctive here because the first part of the sentence expresses an expectation (ella espera que...), and the second part has a different subject (la comunicación). When you expect or want someone or something else to do something, the second verb must be in the subjunctive.
Why does the English translation say "to change" but the Spanish sentence uses a conjugated verb?
In English, we often use an infinitive after verbs of expecting (like "she expects it to change"). In Spanish, you cannot say ella espera la comunicación cambiar. Instead, you have to break it into two parts connected by que, literally meaning "she expects that the communication changes".
Does sin embargo translate literally to "without embargo"?
Literally, yes, but it is a fixed phrase in Spanish that means "however" or "nevertheless". You will see this phrase used very often at the start of a sentence to introduce a contrasting idea.
Can espera also mean "she waits" or "she hopes"?
Yes! The verb esperar is very versatile. Depending on the context, it can mean "to wait", "to hope", or "to expect". Here, because she is looking forward to a specific outcome, "she expects" or "she hopes" are the best translations.

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