nos vemos a la vuelta
/nos bemos a la bwelta/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "catch you on the flip side" is expressed as nos vemos a la vuelta.
This phrase is an informal way to say goodbye when you expect to see the person again soon. A shorter, more common version of this phrase is simply nos vemos, which means "see you".
Did you know?
- The word vuelta is a cognate of the English word 'vault'. Both words trace their origins back to the Latin root 'volvō', which means to roll or turn.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, saying nos vemos without a specific time or place is a polite social convention that may not actually guarantee a future meeting.
- The word vuelta is used in a completely different context in the 'Vuelta a España', one of the world's most famous professional cycling races.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are leaving a coffee shop together.
- ElenaFue genial verte, Daniel.It was great seeing you, Daniel.
- DanielIgualmente, Elena. Me tengo que ir.Likewise, Elena. I have to go.
- ElenaNo hay problema, nos vemos a la vuelta.No problem, catch you on the flip side.
- Daniel¡Hasta pronto!See you soon!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, la, nos, vuelta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
