This document discusses the use of the word "wish" in Spanish. It can be used with a subject and past tense to express a desire for things to be different in the present. It can also be used with a subject and "would/could" to complain about repetitive situations. Additionally, it can be used with a subject and past perfect tense to express regret about something that did or did not happen in the past.

1. I WISH ( ÓJALA ) I wish + sujeto + past ( to express we would like things to be different in the present ). Eg; * I wish I didn't have to work in July. *I wish you were here. *He wishes he were famous. *I wish there weren't so many problems in the world.

2. wish+ subject +would/could Use: when we want to complain about a situation or things people do repeatedly.( we want something different to happen). Eg: -I wish it would stop raining. -I wish my staff would get to work on time. -I wish you would give up smoking TIP don't use I wish I would

3. wish+subject+past perfect ( ójala+suj.+hubiera/ hubiese...) Use : To express regret that something happened or didn't happen in the past. Eg:*I wish I had studied harder. *He wishes he hadn't eaten so much. *I wish your flight hadn't been delayed *I wish you hadn't abandoned me.