no ver la hora de

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Spanish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, not see the time of.

Verb[edit]

no ver la hora de (first-person singular present no veo la hora de, first-person singular preterite no vi la hora de, past participle no visto la hora de)

  1. (idiomatic) to look forward to; can't wait (for)
    ¡No veo la hora de que nos casemos!
    I can't wait until we get married!
    No vemos la hora en que regresemos a casa para las fiestas.
    We can't wait to get back home for the holidays.

Usage notes[edit]

  • This idiomatic phrase triggers the subjunctive.

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