House on Mango Street
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
What does Esperanza's name mean in English and in Spanish?
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the name Esperanza means hope in both languages.
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According to the book, in English Esperanza means hope. Esperanza also notes that it means "too many letters," in Spanish, as well as sadness and waiting.
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According to the text, it means hope in English; In Spanish it means "too many letters, sadness, and waiting."
