que te mejores
/ke te mexoɾes/from spelling rules
To say "get well" in Spanish, use que te mejores.
This phrase is used to wish someone a recovery from illness or injury. It is frequently used as an exclamation, such as ¡Que te mejores!, to express well wishes to someone who is unwell.
Meaning: to recover from illness or injury (verb)
Which one should you use?
While que te mejores is the default form, you may use different variations depending on who you are addressing. Use que se mejore when speaking to someone formally, and use que se mejoren when wishing a group of people a speedy recovery.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the variation Mejórate pronto is used to express "Get well soon".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the subjunctive mood because it expresses a wish or a desire rather than a statement of fact. When addressing someone you use the formal usted with, you should use que se mejore instead of que te mejores.
How do you pronounce it?
/ke te mexoɾes/
Did you know?
- In some regions, the phrase que te mejores is used ironically when a friend is exaggerating a very minor injury, such as a small scratch.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, saying que te mejores is often accompanied by a light pat on the arm or a kiss on the cheek to show empathy.
- In historical literature, wishing for someone's recovery often involved the phrase Dios te cure, placing the power of healing with God rather than the process of 'improvement'.
Examples in context
- Espero que te mejores pronto.I hope you'll get well soon.This sentence shows how to use que te mejores to express a hope for a speedy recovery.Tatoeba #798182 by Shishir, translation #70414 by CK
- Espero sinceramente que te mejores pronto.I sincerely hope you'll get well soon.This sentence demonstrates a more sincere way to use que te mejores.Tatoeba #3039782 by marcelostockle, translation #3022564 by sharptoothed
- ¡Que te mejores!Get well soon!This sentence shows the common exclamatory use of que te mejores.Tatoeba #645709 by Shishir, translation #645644 by CK
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo is calling Elena to check on her because she is sick.
- MateoHola Elena, ¿cómo sigues de la gripe?Hello Elena, how are you feeling with the flu?
- ElenaTodavía me siento muy mal, Mateo.I still feel very bad, Mateo.
- MateoLo siento mucho, que te mejores.I am very sorry, get well.
- ElenaMuchas gracias por tus deseos.Thank you very much for your wishes.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
