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    Ojalá (en. I wish)

    /o.xa.'la/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    Expression of yearning or positive desire about a future event.
    Hopefully it won't rain tomorrow.
    Ojalá que mañana no llueva.
    It is used to express an intense hope.
    Hopefully they can resolve their differences.
    Ojalá que puedan resolver sus diferencias.
    Indicates the desire for something to come to pass.
    Hopefully they find their way back.
    Ojalá encuentren el camino de regreso.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Arabic 'inshalla' which means 'if God wills'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hopefully yes
    Expresses a positive desire for an affirmative outcome.
    ojalá que sí
    hopefully not
    Wish for something not to happen.
    ojalá que no
    I hope I can
    Expression of desire for a future action.
    ojalá y pueda

    Related Words

    hope
    A state of mind that is maintained in the face of the possibility that something desired may occur.
    esperanza
    desire
    Feeling of wanting something to happen.
    deseo

    Slang Meanings

    Hopefully something can be done.
    Hopefully, that would be great.
    Ojalá que sí, estaría genial.
    Expression of an informal desire.
    Hopefully we can go to the party.
    Ojalá que podamos ir a la fiesta.