pronta recuperación
/pɾonta ɾekupeɾaθjon/from spelling rules
The English phrase "speedy recovery" is translated into Spanish as pronta recuperación.
pronta recuperación is a way to wish for someone to get well and become healthy again quickly after an illness or injury. It is most commonly used in written contexts, such as in get-well cards, formal emails or official messages.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective pronta (speedy/prompt) and the noun recuperación (recovery).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
While pronta recuperación is suitable for written messages, the phrase ¡Que te recuperes pronto! is a more common, informal way to wish someone a speedy recovery in spoken conversation. Other informal options include ¡Que te mejores!, ¡Recupérate pronto! and ¡Espero que te pongas mejor pronto! Additionally, Que te mejores pronto can be used to mean "May you get better soon."
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, you might hear the expressions ¡Mejórate pronto! or ¡Que te repongas pronto!
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾonta ɾekupeɾaθjon/
Did you know?
- When using ¡Que te mejores!, the verb is in the subjunctive mood, which transforms the statement from a fact into a heartfelt wish or desire.
- In some Latin American countries, you might hear ¡Que te repongas pronto!, where the verb reponer suggests not just healing but restoring one's strength and energy.
- If you use the phrase pronta recuperación in a very casual setting like a text to a close friend, it might actually sound slightly 'robotic' or overly formal.
Examples in context
- La rápida llegada del médico logró su pronta recuperación.The doctor's quick arrival brought about her very speedy recovery.This sentence is useful for showing how to use the phrase pronta recuperación in a sentence.Tatoeba #623415 by clerval, translation #28088 by vxern
- Juan, espero que te recuperes pronto.Juan, I hope you recover soon.
- Espero que te recuperes pronto y te sientas mejor en poco tiempoI hope you recover soon and feel better in no time
- Maria, que te mejores pronto. Si necesitas algo o quieres que te visite, no dudes en decírmelo. Estoy aquí para ayudarte en lo que necesites.Maria, get well soon. If you need anything or want me to visit, don't hesitate to tell me. I'm here to help you in any way I can.
- Te deseo una pronta recuperación.I wish you a speedy recovery.
- Espero tu pronta recuperación tras la cirugía.I hope for your speedy recovery after the surgery.
Example conversation
Elena is calling Mateo to check on him after his accident.
- ElenaHola Mateo, ¿cómo te sientes hoy?Hello Mateo, how are you feeling today?
- MateoUn poco mejor, pero todavía con dolor.A little better, but still in pain.
- ElenaTe deseo una pronta recuperación, amigo.I wish you a speedy recovery, friend.
- MateoMuchas gracias por tus deseos, Elena.Thank you very much for your wishes, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
