ojalá pronto
/oxala pɾonto/from spelling rules
The English phrase "hopefully soon" can be translated into Spanish as ojalá pronto.
ojalá pronto is an expression used to express a wish for something to happen in the near future. If you are specifically hoping for a quick resolution to a problem or hoping that a difficult moment passes quickly, you can use the expanded structure Ojalá que pase pronto.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of ojalá, which is derived from an Arabic expression meaning "if God wills it" and pronto, which means "soon".
How does it change in a sentence?
When using this expression, you can optionally insert the conjunction que between ojalá and the rest of the phrase (for example, ojalá que pronto) without changing the meaning.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, ojalá is often used as a one-word reply to express strong agreement with a wish, which is a usage not found with the English word 'hopefully'.
- The word pronto shares an ancestor with the English word 'prompt', both stemming from the Latin 'promptus' which means 'brought forth' or 'ready'.
- When using ojalá in a full sentence, Spanish speakers must use the subjunctive mood, a complex grammatical form that expresses doubt or desire rather than a factual certainty.
Examples in context
- Ojalá pronto nos podamos reunir para tratar este asunto.I hope we can meet soon to discuss this matter.
- Espero que pronto podamos llegar a un acuerdo.I hope we can reach an agreement soon.
- Con suerte, en breve se solucionará el problema.Hopefully, the problem will be solved shortly.
- ¡Ojalá pronto podamos salir de viaje juntos!Hopefully, we can go on a trip together soon!
- Espero que pronto nos veamos para ponernos al día.I hope we see each other soon to catch up.
- Ojalá que pase pronto esta situación difícil.Hopefully, this difficult situation will pass soon.
- ¿Vendrás de visita? ¡Ojalá pronto!Will you come visit? Hopefully soon!
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are talking on the phone about their vacation.
- Elena¿Cuándo vas a viajar, Daniel?When are you going to travel, Daniel?
- DanielNo lo sé, pero ojalá pronto.I don't know, but hopefully soon.
- ElenaQué bien, te lo mereces.That's great, you deserve it.
- DanielGracias, Elena, hablamos luego.Thanks, Elena, we'll talk later.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ojalá, pronto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
