hopeful

having or showing a feeling of optimism about the future; expecting something good to happen

optimista, esperanzado/a

• be hopeful that
• a hopeful attitude

Collocations hopeful about the future · hopeful of success

• She looked hopeful as she waited for her exam results.

  Miraba esperanzada mientras esperaba los resultados de su examen.

showing a wish or desire for something to happen, often in spite of doubts about whether it will actually happen

anhelante, deseoso/a

• be hopeful that
• a hopeful wish

Collocations hopeful for a change · hopeful of an outcome

• He was hopeful that the peace talks would succeed.

  Era deseoso de que las conversaciones de paz tuvieran éxito.