Dutch

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Papiamentu Esperansa, derived from esperansa (hope).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌɛs.pəˈrɑn.saː/
  • Hyphenation: Es‧pe‧ran‧sa

Proper noun

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Esperansa n

  1. A neighbourhood of Willemstad, Curaçao.