I wish I was

I wish I was(
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wihsh
 
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wuhz
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. ojalá fuera
I wish I was a little bit taller. I have a hard time finding clothes that fit.Ojalá fuera un poco más alta. Me cuesta encontrar ropa que me quede bien.
a. ojalá lo fuera
You're such a great piano player. Are you singer as well? - No, I wish I was.Eres tan buen pianista. ¿También eres cantante? - No, ojalá lo fuera.
b. ojalá
Are you a good swimmer? - No, I wish I was.¿Eres una buena nadadora? - No, ojalá.
a. ojalá estuviera
I wish I was in Paris still. I had such a great time there.Ojalá estuviera en Paris todavía. La pasé tan bien allí.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Where are you calling from? Are you still in Florida? - No, I wish I was. I'm back home, and it's so cold.¿De dónde me llamas? ¿Estás aún en Florida? - No, ojalá estuviera.
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