Que te alivies pronto
everyday, Mexico
The most Mexican way to wish someone recovery is Que te alivies pronto. Que te mejores pronto is just as common and just as friendly. It is also called Que te mejores and Que se recupere pronto.
Meaning: wish for a sick person to recover (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Que te alivies pronto | everyday, Mexico |
| Que te mejores | neutral |
| Que se recupere pronto | formal |
Aliviarse is the everyday Mexican verb for getting better from an illness, so Ya te aliviaste? means have you recovered yet.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For an older person or a boss use Que se recupere pronto or Que se alivie pronto.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain people more often use Que te mejores or Mejórate pronto. In Mexico you will hear aliviarse much more.
Did you know?
- The verb aliviar means to relieve, and in Mexico aliviarse can also mean to give birth, depending on the context.
Examples in context
- Que te alivies pronto, amiga.Get well soon, my friend.
- Que se recupere pronto, licenciado.I hope you recover soon, sir.
- Mejórate pronto y descansa.Get better soon and rest.
Example conversation
Sofía calls her classmate Hugo, who has the flu, from Puebla.
- SofíaHola Hugo, ¿cómo sigues?Hi Hugo, how are you doing now?
- HugoTodavía con fiebre, pero mejor.Still with a fever, but better.
- SofíaQue te alivies pronto. Descansa.Get well soon. Rest.
