eso espero
/eso espeɾo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "I hope so" is translated as eso espero.
This phrase is used to express a desire for a specific outcome to be true or to happen.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the pronoun eso (that) and the first-person singular present indicative of esperar (to hope/wait), literally translating to "that I hope".
Which one should you use?
While eso espero is a standard way to say "I hope so", you may also encounter espero que sí. This alternative is often used to express a more active or emphatic desire for a positive outcome.
How do you pronounce it?
/eso espeɾo/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American dialects, using eso espero with a specific descending intonation can subtly signal skepticism or doubt about the outcome.
- The word eso traces its origins back to the Latin word ipsum, which was the neuter form of ipse, meaning 'himself' or 'the same'.
- The pronoun eso is the neuter form of 'that', which is a grammatical feature English lacks. It is used here because the speaker is referring to an abstract idea or situation rather than a specific noun.
Examples in context
- "¿Se recuperará pronto?" "Eso espero"."Will he recover soon?" "I hope so."This sentence shows how to use eso espero in response to a question about someone recovering soon.Tatoeba #1224002 by wallebot, translation #73570 by CK
- Eso espero.I hope so.This is a simple example of the phrase standing alone.Tatoeba #792977 by Shishir, translation #51142 by CK
- Espero que sí, porque eso sería maravillosoI hope so, because that would be wonderful
- No lloverá hoy, eso espero.It won't rain today, I hope so.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are talking about the weather before a walk.
- Alejandro¿Crees que hará buen tiempo?Do you think the weather will be good?
- SofíaEso espero, para poder pasear.I hope so, so that we can go for a walk.
- AlejandroEl cielo está muy despejado.The sky is very clear.
- SofíaSí, ojalá que así sea.Yes, I hope it stays that way.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
