Spanish Phrase
Genial, tenemos ganas de verte.
Meaning
“Great, we’re looking forward to seeing you.” The sentence conveys excitement and anticipation about an upcoming meeting or event.
When to use
Use this phrase after someone confirms they’ll attend a gathering, visit, or any social event. It’s informal but friendly, perfect for friends, classmates, or colleagues you have a relaxed relationship with.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Genialtenemosganasdeverte
Genial (interjection)
Used as an informal, enthusiastic way to say “great” or “awesome.”
tener ganas de + infinitive
Expresses desire or eagerness to do something; the preposition ‘de’ must always follow ‘ganas.’
Clitic pronoun attached to infinitive
When the infinitive is preceded by a verb like ‘ver,’ the object pronoun (te) attaches directly to the infinitive: ‘verte’ = ‘to see you.’
🗨In Conversation
Voy a ir a la fiesta mañana.
I’m going to the party tomorrow.
Genial, tenemos ganas de verte.
Great, we’re looking forward to seeing you.
✕Common Mistakes
Genial, tenemos ganas a verte.
The preposition after ‘ganas’ is always ‘de’, not ‘a’.
Genial, tenemos ganas de ver tú.
Object pronouns must be clitic and attached to the infinitive: ‘verte’, not ‘ver tú’.
Genial, nosotros tenemos ganas de ver.
When the object is ‘you’, you need the pronoun ‘te’; omitting it changes the meaning.
↔Alternatives
Genial, queremos verte.
Great, we want to see you.
Estupendo, estamos deseando verte.
Excellent, we’re eager to see you.
Perfecto, nos hace ilusión verte.
Perfect, we’re excited to see you.
Cultural Tip
In most Spanish‑speaking countries “Genial” is a casual, upbeat interjection. The construction “tener ganas de + infinitive” is the go‑to way to express a desire to do something, and attaching the pronoun to the infinitive (e.g., “verte”) is the natural, colloquial form. If you want a slightly more informal vibe, you can replace “tenemos ganas de” with “nos hace ilusión”.