deseos de pronta recuperación
/deseos de pɾonta ɾekupeɾaθjon/from spelling rules
In Spanish, get well wishes is deseos de pronta recuperación.
This phrase refers to messages or expressions of hope that someone who is sick or injured will recover their health soon. It is commonly used in formal cards, emails or professional settings to express sympathy for someone's illness.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase deseos de pronta recuperación literally translates to 'wishes of prompt recovery'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you can say Recupérate pronto, ¡ánimo! to mean 'Get well soon, cheer up!'
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are referring to a single specific wish rather than a collection of wishes, use the singular deseo de pronta recuperación instead of the plural deseos.
How do you pronounce it?
/deseos de pɾonta ɾekupeɾaθjon/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, get well wishes are often accompanied by a visit to the hospital or home, as sending a card alone can be seen as too distant.
- The word ánimo, often used to cheer up a sick person, literally translates to 'spirit' or 'courage' in English. It is used as an encouragement to keep one's spirits up during an illness.
- While deseos de pronta recuperación is used for illness, if someone is recovering from surgery, people may specifically wish for a exitosa recuperación, meaning a 'successful recovery'.
Examples in context
- Te envío mis deseos de pronta recuperación.I send you my get well wishes.
- Ella les envió deseos de pronta recuperación a todos.She sent get well wishes to everyone.
- Agradezco sinceramente tus deseos de pronta recuperación.I sincerely appreciate your get well wishes.
Example conversation
Sofía visits Mateo at his house after his surgery.
- SofíaHola Mateo, te traigo flores y deseos de pronta recuperación.Hello Mateo, I bring you flowers and get well wishes.
- MateoMuchas gracias, Sofía, eres muy amable.Thank you very much, Sofía, you are very kind.
- SofíaEspero que te sientas mucho mejor pronto.I hope you feel much better soon.
- MateoGracias por tus palabras y por venir a verme.Thank you for your words and for coming to see me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
