Spanish Word · Intermediate
ojalá
hopefully / I wish
Pronunciation: oh-ha-LAH
Meaning
Expresses a hopeful wish — from Arabic 'inshallah'.
Example
Ojalá llueva mañana.
Hopefully it rains tomorrow.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice ojalá out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Spanish word.