esperanza
noun
In Mexico "hope" as a noun is esperanza. As a verb you say espero que followed by a verb in the subjunctive, and ojalá expresses a wish, like "I hope so".
Meaning: expectation that something good will happen (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| esperanza | noun |
| Espero que | verb phrase |
| Ojalá | wish |
To say you hope for something to happen, Mexicans often answer with just Ojalá. For hope that stays, as a feeling, use tener esperanza.
How does it change in a sentence?
After espero que the verb takes the subjunctive, for example Espero que vengas. Ojalá works the same way, as in Ojalá llueva.
When do people say it?
Esperanza is also a common first name in Mexico.
Did you know?
- The saying La esperanza es lo último que muere is common in Mexico and means "hope dies last".
Examples in context
- Tengo esperanza de que todo salga bien.I have hope that everything will go well.
- Espero que vengas a la fiesta.I hope you come to the party.
- Ojalá no llueva mañana.I hope it does not rain tomorrow.
Example conversation
Lalo and his sister Marta wait for exam results in Mérida.
- Marta¿Crees que pasaste?Do you think you passed?
- LaloEspero que sí. Ojalá.I hope so. Fingers crossed.
- MartaTen esperanza, estudiaste mucho.Have hope, you studied a lot.
