hasta pronto
/asta pɾonto/from spelling rules
In Spanish, hasta pronto means.
hasta pronto is a common phrase used to bid farewell when you expect to see the person again soon. It is a friendly way to say goodbye.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition hasta (until) and the adverb pronto (soon), literally translating to "until soon".
Which one should you use?
While hasta pronto implies that you will see the person very soon, the phrase hasta luego is a more general "see you later" that does not specify a timeframe. For a scheduled appointment, you might instead use the formal phrase Hasta nuestra próxima cita, which means "until our next meeting".
Is it said differently in some regions?
The playful variation Nos vidrios is encountered in some Latin American countries, particularly Argentina.
Did you know?
- The word hasta may have been influenced by the Arabic word ḥattā, which also means 'until'.
Examples in context
- Nos vemos, hasta pronto.See you, see you soon.
- Adiós, hasta pronto, amigo.Goodbye, see you soon, friend.
- Fue un gusto, hasta pronto.It was a pleasure, see you soon.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are leaving a coffee shop after meeting up.
- DanielMe alegra haberte visto, Sofía.I am happy to have seen you, Sofia.
- SofíaYo también, Daniel. ¡Hasta pronto!Me too, Daniel. See you soon!
- DanielSí, te llamaré la próxima semana.Yes, I will call you next week.
- SofíaPerfecto, cuídate mucho.Perfect, take good care of yourself.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry hasta pronto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hasta, pronto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
