ojalá

This is the 4266th most frequent Spanish word.

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ojalá

"Ojalá" means "hopefully" or "I hope," expressing a strong desire or wish for something to happen.


Here, 'ojalá' expresses a strong wish or hope for an event that depends on external circumstances.

Ojalá mañana no llueva durante nuestro picnic.

I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow during our picnic.


Here, 'ojalá' reflects regret or a wish about a past event that did not occur.

Ojalá hubieras estado aquí para verlo.

I wish you had been here to see it.


In this case, 'ojalá' introduces a desire or wish for something that is perceived as unlikely or impossible.

¡Ojalá pudieras venir a la fiesta esta noche!

I wish you could come to the party tonight!