hasta luego
/ˌasta ˈlweɡo/
The English phrase "catch you later" is translated in Spanish as hasta luego.
Hasta luego is a casual way to say goodbye when you expect to see the person again.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of hasta (until) and luego (later).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
While it is a standard way to say goodbye, hasta luego is the most common casual way to say "catch you later" in most Spanish-speaking contexts. Another informal option is Nos vemos, which translates to "we'll see each other".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, it is common to use the expression Nos vemos al rato to say "catch you later".
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌasta ˈlweɡo/
Did you know?
- Historians believe the word hasta may have been borrowed from the Arabic word ḥattā, meaning 'until'. This reflects the heavy influence of Arabic on the Spanish language during the Middle Ages.
- Unlike English, where 'catch you later' is strictly informal, hasta luego is versatile and can be used in both casual and semi-formal social settings.
Examples in context
- Hasta luego, señor García.See you later, Mr. García.
- ¡Claro, nos vemos!Sure, see you later!
- Hasta luego, nos vemos en la clase.Catch you later, see you in class.
- Tengo que irme, hasta luego.I have to go, catch you later.
- ¡Hasta luego! Que tengas un buen día.Catch you later! Have a good day.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are leaving a coffee shop.
- JavierSofía, me voy ahora. Hasta luego.Sofía, I'm leaving now. Catch you later.
- SofíaEstá bien, Javier. Hasta luego.Okay, Javier. Catch you later.
- Javier¿Nos vemos mañana?Will we see each other tomorrow?
- SofíaSí, nos vemos mañana.Yes, see you tomorrow.
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.
