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