tengo la esperanza
/tenɡo la espeɾanθa/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "I am hoping" is expressed as tengo la esperanza.
The phrase is used to express a desire or a feeling of optimism that something will happen.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, tengo la esperanza translates to "I have the hope".
Which one should you use?
While tengo la esperanza focuses specifically on the feeling of optimism, the single verb espero is more common and direct for saying "I hope". Note that espero can also mean "I am waiting".
How does it change in a sentence?
When you follow this phrase with a clause starting with "that", you must add the preposition de before que, resulting in the structure tengo la esperanza de que. If you are expressing a hope about a future event using tengo la esperanza de que, the verb in the following clause must be in the subjunctive mood.
How do you pronounce it?
/tenɡo la espeɾanθa/
Did you know?
- The word esperanza is a common given name for women in Spanish speaking countries, similar to the name 'Hope' in English.
- The structure tengo la esperanza reflects a common linguistic pattern in Spanish where internal feelings are treated as possessions rather than actions.
- The word esperanza is derived from the Latin spērāns, which is the present participle form of the verb 'to hope'.
Examples in context
- Espero que puedas ayudarme con este proyecto.I am hoping you can help me with this project.
- Espero que todo salga bien en la reunión.I am hoping everything goes well in the meeting.
- Espero que no haya retrasos con el vuelo.I am hoping there are no delays with the flight.
- Tengo esperanzas de que se cumplan mis objetivos profesionales.I am hoping my professional goals are achieved.
- Tengo esperanzas de que podamos resolver este problema pronto.I am hoping we can solve this problem soon.
- Tengo esperanzas de que el proyecto sea un éxito.I am hoping the project is a success.
- Ojalá pueda ir de vacaciones este verano.I am hoping I can go on vacation this summer.
- Ojalá llueva pronto para regar el jardín.I am hoping it rains soon to water the garden.
- Ojalá que no haya problemas en el concierto.I am hoping there are no issues at the concert.
- Estoy esperando que me llegue una oferta de trabajo.I am hoping to receive a job offer.
- Estoy esperando que Ana acepte mi invitación al cine.I am hoping Ana accepts my invitation to the movies.
- Estoy esperando que los resultados de los exámenes sean positivos.I am hoping the exam results are positive.
- Tengo fe en que todo saldrá bien en el trabajo.I am hoping everything will go well at work.
- Deseo que el partido de fútbol sea emocionante.I am hoping the soccer game will be exciting.
- Tengo la esperanza de que el clima mejore.I am hoping that the weather improves.
- Tengo la esperanza de encontrar mi llave pronto.I am hoping to find my key soon.
- Tengo la esperanza de que todo salga bien.I am hoping that everything goes well.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are talking about a job interview.
- MaríaTengo la esperanza de conseguir el trabajo.I am hoping to get the job.
- MateoSeguro que lo consigues, María.I'm sure you'll get it, María.
- MaríaGracias, Mateo. Fue una entrevista difícil.Thanks, Mateo. It was a difficult interview.
- MateoTen paciencia, pronto recibirás la noticia.Be patient, you'll hear the news soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries esperanza, la, CC BY-SA 4.0.
