avísame
/abisame/from spelling rules
The English phrase "hit me up" can be translated into Spanish as avísame.
avísame is an informal request for someone to contact you or let you know when they are available.
Which one should you use?
While avísame means "let me know", you might also use Mándame un mensaje to specifically mean "send me a message" or escríbeme if you are communicating through digital messaging apps.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In formal situations, you should use the phrase Póngase en contacto conmigo to say "get in contact with me". For informal situations, avísame and Mándame un mensaje are appropriate.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you can use Texteame or Mándame un texto to specifically ask someone to contact you via text message or SMS.
How do you pronounce it?
/abisame/
Did you know?
- The word avísame comes from the verb avisar, which originally meant to give warning or to alert someone to a danger. Using it to mean 'hit me up' shifts the weight from a 'warning' to a simple 'update'.
- In some highly informal settings in Argentina, instead of avísame, a young person might say Mandame un toque, which uses 'toque' (a touch or a small amount) to mean 'hit me up briefly'.
- While texteame is common in Mexico, speakers in Spain are more likely to say mándame un WhatsApp because the app is so dominant that it has replaced the generic word for 'text'.
Examples in context
- Si necesitas hablar, mándame un mensaje.If you need to talk, hit me up/send me a message.
- Cuando tengas tiempo libre, avísame.When you have free time, hit me up/let me know.
- Avísame cuando llegues a casa.Hit me up when you get home.
- Si vas al cine, avísame.Hit me up if you go to the cinema.
- Avísame si necesitas algo.Hit me up if you need anything.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking on the phone about weekend plans.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿qué harás este fin de semana?Daniel, what are you doing this weekend?
- DanielNo lo sé todavía, María.I don't know yet, María.
- MaríaEstá bien, avísame si quieres salir.Okay, hit me up if you want to go out.
- DanielVale, te escribo luego.Sure, I'll text you later.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
