espero que te mejores pronto
/espeɾo ke te mexoɾes pɾonto/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "I hope you feel better soon" is expressed as espero que te mejores pronto.
This phrase is used to express a wish for someone to recover from an illness or injury.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "I hope that you improve yourself soon". The verb mejorarse is reflexive, which means "to improve oneself".
Which one should you use?
While espero que te mejores pronto is a complete sentence, it is very common to drop the espero que and simply say que te mejores to mean "get well/feel better".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the subjunctive mood (for example, mejores) because it expresses a wish or desire.
How do you pronounce it?
/espeɾo ke te mexoɾes pɾonto/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, instead of just saying 'get well', people might add Dios quiera (God willing) to the phrase. This adds a layer of spiritual support to the wish for recovery.
- Spanish speakers may use the phrase que te recuperes pronto as an alternative. While similar, recuperarse is often preferred for long-term recoveries like surgeries, whereas mejorarse is common for colds.
- If you say que te mejores to a stranger, you might sound slightly too casual. In formal settings, such as speaking to a boss or an elder, you must change it to que se mejore to show proper respect.
Examples in context
- Espero que se sienta mucho mejor muy pronto. Si necesita algo, no dude en decírmelo.I hope you feel much better soon. If you need anything, don't hesitate to let me know.
- Espero que te mejores pronto, hermano. Cuídate mucho y descansa.I hope you get better soon, brother. Take care of yourself and rest.
- Espero que te mejores pronto, amigo.I hope you feel better soon, friend.
- Te mando flores y espero que te mejores pronto.I am sending you flowers and I hope you feel better soon.
- Escuché que estás enfermo, espero que te mejores pronto.I heard you are sick, I hope you feel better soon.
Example conversation
Lucía is visiting Mateo, who has a cold.
- LucíaHola Mateo, ¿cómo te sientes hoy?Hi Mateo, how are you feeling today?
- MateoTodavía tengo mucha tos y fiebre.I still have a bad cough and fever.
- LucíaLo siento mucho, espero que te mejores pronto.I'm so sorry, I hope you feel better soon.
- MateoMuchas gracias por venir a verme, Lucía.Thank you very much for coming to see me, Lucía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
