How to Say “Looking Forward to It” in Spanish

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Lo espero con ansias
/lo espeɾo kon ansjas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'looking forward to it' can be expressed in Spanish as Lo espero con ansias.
You can use Lo espero con ansias to express that you are eagerly awaiting something. If you want to say 'I eagerly await it' or 'I look forward to it' in a formal context, you can also use Espero con ansias. In a conversational setting, a very common and natural way to express excitement or that you are looking forward to something is Tengo muchas ganas. For a colloquial expression meaning 'I can't wait for', use Ya quiero.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase Lo espero con ansias literally translates to 'I wait for it with eagerness'.

Which one should you use?

While Lo espero con ansias includes the object 'it' (lo), you can simply say Espero con ansias if the context of what you are waiting for is already established.

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

Espero con ansias is a formal way to say 'I look forward to it'. For professional email correspondence, such as when saying 'I await your response' or 'I look forward to it', use Quedo a la espera. In contrast, Ya quiero is a colloquial expression.

How does it change in a sentence?

The object pronoun must change depending on what you are looking forward to. If the thing you are looking forward to is a feminine noun, such as la fiesta or la cita, you must use La espero con ansias. If the thing you are looking forward to is plural, change the object pronoun to los for masculine or mixed groups or las for feminine groups.

Did you know?

  • While Lo espero con ansias is positive in English, the word ansias can also mean 'anguish' or 'extreme anxiety' depending on the context.
  • The word ansias in Lo espero con ansias comes from the same Latin root as the English word 'anxiety', suggesting a feeling of intense, restless desire.
  • In some dialects, using Tengo ganas without a following verb can be ambiguous, as it can sometimes imply a physical or romantic craving rather than just anticipation.

Examples in context

  • Estimado señor Gómez, espero con ansias nuestra próxima reunión.
    Dear Mr. Gomez, I look forward to our upcoming meeting.
  • Agradezco la invitación y tengo muchas ganas de asistir a la conferencia.
    I appreciate the invitation and I'm looking forward to attending the conference.
  • ¡Ya quiero que llegue el concierto de esta noche!
    I can't wait for tonight's concert!
  • ¡Lo espero con ansias!
    I'm really looking forward to it!

Example conversation

Mateo and Elena are talking about a concert next week.

  1. Mateo

    Elena, ya compré las entradas para el concierto.
    Elena, I already bought the tickets for the concert.
  2. Elena

    ¡Qué bueno! Yo lo espero con ansias.
    That's great! I'm looking forward to it.
  3. Mateo

    Será una noche increíble.
    It will be an incredible night.
  4. Elena

    Sí, no puedo esperar.
    Yes, I can't wait.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries con, lo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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