Ojalá (en. I wish)

/oxaˈla/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

interjection

Expression used to convey a wish or hope that something will happen.

Hopefully it won't rain tomorrow.

Ojalá que mañana no llueva.

It is used to express yearnings related to desired situations.

I wish I could travel around the world.

Ojalá pudiera viajar por el mundo.

Indicates a strong desire for something to be fulfilled.

Hopefully you find a good job.

Ojalá que encuentres un buen trabajo.

It comes from the Andalusian Arabic 'inshallah', which means 'God willing'.

hopefully and

Expression that reinforces the desire for something to happen.

ojalá y

hopefully yes

Desire for something to be true or to occur.

ojalá que sí

hopefully not

Desire for something not to happen.

ojalá no

yearning

Intense desire for something.

anhelo

desire

Intention to achieve something.

deseo

hope

Confidence that something will happen.

esperanza

Popular expression indicating a strong desire.

Hopefully you find the love of your life.

Ojalá que encuentres el amor de tu vida.

Colloquial way of expressing hope in everyday situations.

Hopefully the exam isn't difficult.

Ojalá que el examen no sea difícil.