Expressing hopes with "ojalá"
To express strong hopes or wishes—like a speedy recovery from the flu—use ojalá.
Because ojalá ("hopefully" or "I hope") expresses a desire rather than an established fact, the verb that follows must always be in the subjunctive.
ojalá + (que) + present subjunctive
| I hope the patient doesn't have the flu. | Ojalá que el paciente no tenga la gripe. |
| I hope he recovers from this cold soon. | Ojalá que se recupere pronto de este resfriado. |
The que is technically optional, but using ojalá que is incredibly common in everyday spoken Spanish.
| I hope the fever is the only symptom. | Ojalá que la fiebre sea el único síntoma. |
| I hope the syrup helps you with your throat. | Ojalá que el jarabe te ayude con la garganta. |
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