hasta luego
/ˌasta ˈlweɡo/
The English phrase "bye now" can be translated into Spanish as hasta luego.
Hasta luego is a standard and versatile way to say goodbye. It is used when you expect to see the person again. An informal alternative to say "see you later" is Nos vemos luego.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of hasta (until) and luego (later), literally meaning "until later".
Which one should you use?
Hasta luego implies a future encounter, whereas adiós can sometimes imply a more permanent or final departure.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌasta ˈlweɡo/
Did you know?
- Historically, the word hasta may have been borrowed from the Arabic word ḥattā, which also means 'until'.
Examples in context
- Ha sido un placer hablar contigo. Hasta luego.It has been a pleasure talking to you. Until later.
- Gracias por la reunión. Nos vemos en la próxima.Thank you for the meeting. We'll see each other next time.
- ¡Fue genial verte! Chao, nos vemos pronto.It was great to see you! Bye, see you soon.
- Gracias por todo. Hasta pronto, amigo/a.Thanks for everything. See you soon, friend.
- ¡Cuídate! Nos vemos luego en el cine.Take care! See you later at the movies.
- Hasta luego, nos vemos mañana.Bye now, see you tomorrow.
- Tengo que irme, hasta luego.I have to go, bye now.
- ¡Hasta luego! Que tengas un buen día.Bye now! Have a good day.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are leaving a coffee shop.
- MaríaBueno, me voy. Hasta luego, Daniel.Well, I'm leaving. Bye now, Daniel.
- DanielHasta luego, María. Cuídate.Bye now, María. Take care.
- MaríaGracias, nos vemos pronto.Thanks, see you soon.
- DanielSí, adiós.Yes, goodbye.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry hasta luego, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hasta, hasta luego, luego, CC BY-SA 4.0.
