Expressing wishes with "¡Que...!"
In Spanish, you can express strong wishes, hopes, blessings, or even warnings using an independent exclamation that starts with ¡Que followed by a verb in the present subjunctive.
This structure is a common shortcut for expressing "I hope that..." or "I wish that...". In English, it usually translates to "May [something happen]!" or "I hope [something happens]!".
| May this new amulet accompany you! | ¡Que este nuevo amuleto te acompañe! |
| May fortune accompany you wherever you go! | ¡Que la fortuna los acompañe donde vayan! |
| May you find a pretty clover in the forest! | ¡Que encuentres un lindo trébol en el bosque! |
You can also use this structure to hope that something doesn't happen. To make a negative wish or warning, simply place no right before the subjunctive verb.
| May witchcraft not ruin your day! | ¡Que la brujería no arruine tu día! |
Talking about superstitions
When exploring the lore of good luck charms, you will come across a rich vocabulary for talking about superstitions (las supersticiones), omens (los presagios), and warding off (ahuyentar) bad energy.
| There is a lot of superstition in this town, since it is ancient. | Hay mucha superstición en este pueblo, ya que es antiguo. |
| I bought a talisman to ward off danger. | Compré un talismán para ahuyentar el peligro. |
| Finding a green clover is a good omen. | Encontrar un trébol verde es un buen presagio. |
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