ci vediamo presto
The English phrase "I will see you soon" is translated into Italian as ci vediamo presto.
Ci vediamo presto is a friendly way to say goodbye when you expect to meet the person again in a short time. Other variations include Ci vediamo molto presto to say "We'll see each other very soon" and Ci si vede tra poco to mean "We'll see each other shortly."
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, ci vediamo presto translates to "we see each other soon".
Which one should you use?
While ci vediamo presto implies a mutual meeting (we will see each other), a presto is a more concise, standard way to say "see you soon" without the reflexive verb.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb used is the reflexive form vedersi, which is why the pronoun ci (us/each other) is used in ci vediamo to mean "we see each other".
Did you know?
- The word presto is shared with the world of classical music, where it serves as a tempo marking that tells musicians to play the piece at a very fast pace.
- In Italian, the word presto can mean 'soon' in the context of a goodbye, but it also means 'early' when referring to the time of day.
- The word presto is a distant relative of the English word 'ready', as both stems relate to things being 'at hand' or prepared.
Examples in context
- Ci vediamo presto!See you soon!
- Sì, a presto!Yes, see you soon!
- Ci vediamo presto, un abbraccio.See you soon, a hug.
- Ok, ci vediamo presto!Okay, see you soon!
- Vado a casa, ci vediamo presto.I'm going home, see you soon.
Example conversation
Sofia and Francesco are leaving a coffee shop.
- SofiaÈ stato un piacere vederti, Francesco.It was a pleasure to see you, Francesco.
- FrancescoAnche per me, Sofia.Me too, Sofia.
- SofiaAllora ci vediamo presto!Well, see you soon!
- FrancescoCertamente, a presto.Certainly, see you soon.
