nos vemos pronto
/nos bemos pɾonto/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "I will see you soon" is translated as nos vemos pronto.
nos vemos pronto is used to say goodbye to someone you expect to meet again in a short time. You can also use the shorter version, nos vemos, as a very common way to say "see you" or "see you later".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "we see each other soon".
Which one should you use?
While nos vemos pronto includes the word "soon", the shorter version nos vemos is a very common way to simply say "see you" or "see you later".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a slightly more formal or standard way to say "see you soon", you can use hasta pronto. Additionally, nos vemos is an informal way to say "See you".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, the informal expression Chao, a la próxima is used to mean "Bye, until next time".
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase nos vemos pronto, the verb is in the present tense, even though it refers to a future meeting.
Did you know?
- In some regions, nos vemos is used as a way to end a phone call, even though the speakers cannot actually see each other.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, nos vemos is often accompanied by a 'beso' or a light kiss on the cheek between friends and family.
- The word pronto is a direct descendant of the Latin promptus, which is the same root found in the English word 'prompt'.
Examples in context
- Hasta pronto, señor García.See you soon, Mr. García.
- ¡Nos vemos en el concierto esta noche!See you at the concert tonight!
- Nos vemos pronto en la oficina.I will see you soon at the office.
- Adiós, nos vemos pronto.Goodbye, I will see you soon.
- Nos vemos pronto para cenar.I will see you soon for dinner.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are finishing a coffee date.
- AlejandroMe encantó verte hoy, Sofía.I loved seeing you today, Sofía.
- SofíaYo también, Alejandro. Fue genial.Me too, Alejandro. It was great.
- AlejandroTengo que irme, nos vemos pronto.I have to go, I will see you soon.
- SofíaEstá bien, ¡nos vemos!All right, see you!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nos, pronto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
