nos vemos
/nos ˈbemos/
In Spanish, "cya" is expressed as nos vemos.
The phrase nos vemos is used as an informal way to say goodbye to someone you expect to see again, much like the English "see ya" or "see you later".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase nos vemos literally translates to "we see each other".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
nos vemos is an informal expression. For more formal occasions, you might use Hasta la próxima vez, which means "Until next time". While Adiós is a common way to say "Goodbye" among friends, and Chao is another informal option, nos vemos specifically implies a future encounter.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The word Chao is an informal way to say "cya" that is used predominantly in Latin American countries such as Argentina, Colombia, Peru and Chile.
How do you pronounce it?
/nos ˈbemos/
Did you know?
- While nos vemos implies a future meeting, the common alternative chao actually comes from the Italian word ciao.
- In some regions, saying nos vemos without a specific time or place can be a polite way to end a conversation without committing to a firm plan.
- While nos vemos is a common way to say 'see you', it is grammatically a reflexive construction meaning 'we see each other' or 'we are seen'.
Examples in context
- Amigos, me voy. ¡Nos vemos!Friends, I'm leaving. See ya!
- Señor, ha sido un placer reunirme con usted. Hasta luego.Sir, it has been a pleasure meeting with you. See you later.
- ¡Chao, hermano! Cuídate mucho.Bye, bro! Take care.
- Nos vemos luego.See you later.
- ¡Nos vemos mañana!See you tomorrow!
- Vale, nos vemos en la fiesta.Okay, see you at the party.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are leaving a cafe after lunch.
- SofíaMe tengo que ir ya.I have to go now.
- JavierEstá bien, nos vemos pronto.Alright, see you soon.
- Sofía¡Nos vemos!See ya!
- Javier¡Chao, Sofía!Bye, Sofía!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry nos vemos, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
