No. 4,266 in Spanish
ojalá
"Ojalá" means "hopefully" or "I hope," expressing a strong desire or wish for something to happen.
In a sentence
Ojalá mañana no llueva durante nuestro picnic.
I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow during our picnic.
Here, 'ojalá' expresses a strong wish or hope for an event that depends on external circumstances.
¡Ojalá pudieras venir a la fiesta esta noche!
I wish you could come to the party tonight!
In this case, 'ojalá' introduces a desire or wish for something that is perceived as unlikely or impossible.
Ojalá hubieras estado aquí para verlo.
I wish you had been here to see it.
Here, 'ojalá' reflects regret or a wish about a past event that did not occur.
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