Spero che tu ti senta meglio presto
In Italian, "I hope you feel better soon" is said as Spero che tu ti senta meglio presto.
This phrase is used to express a wish for someone to recover from an illness or an injury. You might also say Spero che tu possa rimetterti presto to mean "I hope you can recover soon."
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is built from spero (I hope), che (that), tu (you), ti senta (feel – reflexive), meglio (better) and presto (soon).
Which one should you use?
While Spero che tu ti senta meglio presto is a literal way to express the wish, it is more common to use the direct imperative Rimettiti presto to say "get well soon."
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb senta is in the subjunctive mood because it follows the verb of wishing spero. To address a group of people instead of one person, use the plural form Spero che voi vi sentiate meglio presto.
Did you know?
- In Italian culture, if you are visiting a sick friend, you might accompany this phrase with a gift of fiori (flowers) or cioccolatini (chocolates).
- The word presto is a relative of the English word 'presto' used by magicians to describe a sudden appearance.
Examples in context
- Ehi Laura, ho saputo che stai un po' giù. Spero ti rimetti presto. Fammi sapere se posso fare qualcosa per aiutarti.Hey Laura, I heard you're under the weather. I hope you feel better soon. Let me know if I can do anything to help.
- Spero che tu ti senta meglio presto dopo il riposo.I hope you feel better soon after resting.
- Ti mando un abbraccio e spero che tu ti senta meglio presto.I'm sending you a hug and I hope you feel better soon.
Example conversation
Sofia calls Matteo to check on him because he has the flu.
- SofiaCiao Matteo, come stai oggi?Hi Matteo, how are you today?
- MatteoAncora un po' male, ma sto provando a riposare.Still a bit unwell, but I am trying to rest.
- SofiaMi dispiace molto, spero che tu ti senta meglio presto.I'm very sorry, I hope you feel better soon.
- MatteoGrazie mille per l'affetto, Sofia.Thanks a lot for your kindness, Sofia.
