In this lesson, we’re going to go over the O in WEIRDOS, which stands for Ojalá. It’s an incredibly common expression in Spanish, which is rooted in the history of Spain!
So check out the video and practice afterwards to check your understanding!
Leave any questions or comments below!
*This video was a lot of fun to make and I hope you enjoy it and find it educational. In addition, I hope you enjoy the personal anecdotes that I have included as learning Spanish continues to be something very personal in my life! 😉
Explanation video:
History of Ojalá, Spain and moor! Err I meant more. Or did I?
Additional resources:
- La Alhambra virtual tour
- Arabic and Spanish comparison video
- Song – Juan Luis Guerra – Ojalá¡ que llueva café (live version)
- Song – Juan Luis Guerra – Ojalá¡ que llueva café (music video)
- Additional source on Ojalá (in Spanish)
Practice 1: (in context)
Miguel’s story continues.
Related videos:
- Introduction to the Present Subjunctive
- Present Subjunctive – WEIRDOS summary
- Forming the Present Subjunctive
- W in WEIRDOS – Wishes, desires and imperatives
- E in WEIRDOS – Emotions & Feelings
- I in WEIRDOS – Impersonal Observations
- R in WEIRDOS – Recommendations & Requests
- D in WEIRDOS – Doubt, Denial & Disbelief
Is the S for speculation really coming soon?!
I could use it this week for my subjuntivo lesson.
hi senor;
how are you ..long time I didn’t enter in your website but I’m happy to see how much active teacher you are.. ^___^… best of luck for you
I just want to correct something in ojala vedio (minute 2:04) in this time exactly the Arabic people said (in-shaa’ ALLAH ) this is the right words I think.
also what if I say that I you want to make a translation -in Arabic language- to your Spanish lessons or your vocabulary (from Spanish-English to Arabic)
(if you like sure).
regards;
your student from UAE