What does ojalá in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word ojalá in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use ojalá in Spanish.

The word ojalá in Spanish means If only!, Let's hope, I hope, I hope [+n +neg verb], I hope so. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word ojalá

If only!

interjección (expresa deseo)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
—Creo que Diego traerá más bebidas. —¡Ojalá!
'I think Diego will bring more drinks.' 'I hope so!'

Let's hope, I hope

conjunción (deseo de que algo ocurra)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
Ojalá que me toque la lotería. Ojalá nos hubieses acompañado a Sonora.
Hopefully I'll win the lottery.

I hope [+n +neg verb]

expresión (lo deseado, esperado)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
—¡Ojalá que no se devalúe la moneda!
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. That won't happen. I hope not!

I hope so

expresión (esperar, ansiar algo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
—Ya verás que te darán la beca. —¡Ojalá que sí!
-You'll see, they'll give you the scholarship. -I hope so.

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