ojalá

ojalá
oh-hah-lah'
I wish; I hope; I hope so
Examples
1. Ojalá pase el examen de entrada a la universidad.
I hope I pass the university entrance exam.
 
2. Mañana va a ser un día hermoso. - ¡Ojalá!
Tomorrow's going to be a beautiful day. - I hope so!
 
Notes
The Spanish "ojalá" is derived from the Arabic phrase "law sha'a Allah," or "God willing."