Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| que te mejores pronto | /ke te mexoɾes pɾonto/ (from spelling rules) |
| que se mejore pronto | /ke se mexoɾe pɾonto/ (from spelling rules) |
These phrases are used to express the hope that someone recovers soon.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase que te mejores pronto literally translates to "that you improve yourself soon," utilizing the reflexive verb mejorarse.
Which one should you use?
Use the informal que te mejores pronto when speaking to a friend, family member or someone you address as tú. Use the formal que se mejore pronto when speaking to a stranger, an elder or someone you address as usted.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the informal expression Que te mejores is used to mean "get better soon". In Mexico, the phrase Que te recuperes pronto is used to wish someone a prompt recovery.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase que te mejores pronto is a shortened version of a subjunctive clause, where the verb esperar (to hope) is implied.
How do you pronounce it?
/ke te mexoɾes pɾonto/
Did you know?
- Because the phrase relies on the subjunctive mood, it carries a weight of 'desire' or 'will' rather than just a statement of fact. It is grammatically closer to saying 'May you improve soon'.
- The reflexive pronoun se used in the formal version que se mejore pronto actually evolved from the Old Spanish word ge, which was used for 'to him' or 'to her'.
- The word que in the phrase que te mejores pronto is actually a descendant of the Latin word quid, which means 'what'.
Examples in context
- Espero que te mejores pronto.I hope you'll get well soon.This example shows how to use que te mejores pronto within a full sentence starting with 'I hope'.Tatoeba #798182 by Shishir, translation #70414 by CK
- Espero sinceramente que te mejores pronto.I sincerely hope you'll get well soon.This example demonstrates how to use que te mejores pronto with the word 'sincerely'.Tatoeba #3039782 by marcelostockle, translation #3022564 by sharptoothed
- ¡Que te mejores pronto!Get well soon!This example shows que te mejores pronto used as a direct exclamation.Tatoeba #927367 by mrc3306, translation #645644 by CK
Example conversation
María calls Alejandro to check on him after he fell ill.
- MaríaHola Alejandro, ¿cómo te sientes hoy?Hello Alejandro, how are you feeling today?
- AlejandroUn poco mejor, pero todavía tengo fiebre.A little better, but I still have a fever.
- MaríaLo siento mucho, que te mejores pronto.I am so sorry, get well soon.
- AlejandroGracias, María, te lo agradezco.Thanks, María, I appreciate it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “get well soon” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pronto, que, se, te, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
