Que sera sera is a phrase of Spanish origin that means "whatever will be, will be". Its unique spelling comes from the Spanish language, where the "q" is pronounced as "k", the "u" is silent, the "e" is pronounced as "eh", and the "r" is trilled. In IPA phonetic transcription, que sera sera is written as /keɪ sɛrə sɛrə/, where the "eɪ" represents the "e" sound, the "ɛ" represents the "eh" sound, and the "ə" represents the schwa sound, which is the unstressed vowel in the second and third syllables.
"Que sera sera" is a Spanish phrase that translates to "what will be, will be" in English. It is a popular expression used to convey a sense of acceptance and resignation towards the future, emphasizing the belief that events will inevitably unfold as predetermined or fated.
The phrase is often used to signify the philosophy of accepting the uncertainties of life and relinquishing control over outcomes. It suggests that worrying or attempting to alter the course of events is pointless, as the future cannot be changed. It embodies a sense of fatalism or determinism, acknowledging that one's destiny is already predetermined and cannot be altered by human actions.
"Que sera sera" is frequently employed as a response to inquiries or worries about the future, conveying the idea that there is no use worrying about or trying to predict what will happen. Instead, it promotes a sense of surrendering to the natural course of events and embracing whatever may come.
The phrase gained popularity through the song "Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)" written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans, and performed by Doris Day for the 1956 Alfred Hitchcock film, "The Man Who Knew Too Much". The song further popularized the idea of accepting the future and its uncertainties, becoming an anthem of sorts for embracing destiny.