espero que
/espeɾo ke/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "I hope that" is translated as espero que.
The phrase espero que is used to express a wish or a desire for something to happen.
Which one should you use?
Espero que expresses a wish or hope, while espero a que is used specifically when you are waiting for something to happen.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, it is common to use Ojalá que followed by a verb in the subjunctive mood.
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing a wish about a different person or thing, espero que must be followed by a verb in the subjunctive mood. However, if the subject of the hoping and the subject of the hoped-for action are the same, you should use espero followed by the infinitive instead of using espero que. While espero que is a direct translation, ojalá que is a common alternative used to express a strong wish or desire.
How do you pronounce it?
/espeɾo ke/
Did you know?
- The word ojalá, often used as a substitute for espero que, comes from the Arabic phrase law šāʾ Allāh, meaning 'if God wills'.
- The word que in espero que is an evolutionary oddity that descends from the Latin word for 'what', yet it functions in Spanish as a connector for 'that'.
- In some contexts, saying ojalá without any other words serves as a complete sentence meaning 'I hope so'.
Examples in context
- Espero que me ayudes.I hope that you'll help me.This sentence demonstrates the use of espero que.Tatoeba #1439788 by marcelostockle, translation #69296 by CK
- Espero que te mueras.I hope that you die.Tatoeba #5144239 by Umino, translation #8222244 by CK
- Espero que John venga.I hope that John comes.Tatoeba #1422664 by marcelostockle, translation #402796 by CN
- Espero que tengas un buen día.I hope you have a good day.
- Espero que obtenga el trabajo.I hope he/she gets the job.
- Espero que todo salga bien.I hope everything goes well.
- Deseo que tenga un próspero año nuevo.I hope you have a prosperous new year.
- Deseo que se recupere pronto.I hope he/she recovers soon.
- Deseo que tengan un exitoso evento.I hope you have a successful event.
- Ojalá que vayas de vacaciones pronto.I hope you go on vacation soon.
- Ojalá que encuentres lo que estás buscando.I hope you find what you're looking for.
- Ojalá que ganemos el partido.I hope we win the game.
- Espero viajar pronto.I hope to travel soon.
- Espero ganarme la lotería.I hope to win the lottery.
- Ojalá que llueva chocolate.I hope it rains chocolate.
- Ojalá que mañana haga sol.I hope tomorrow is sunny.
- Ojalá que seamos felices.I hope we will be happy.
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Example conversation
Javier and María are saying goodbye at a coffee shop.
- JavierEspero que disfrutes tu viaje, María.I hope that you enjoy your trip, María.
- MaríaMuchas gracias, Javier.Thank you very much, Javier.
- JavierEspero que vuelvas pronto.I hope that you return soon.
- MaríaSeguro que sí.I am sure I will.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries que, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
