¡hasta pronto!
/ˈasta ˈpɾonto/word by word
In Spanish, "see you soon" can be expressed as ¡hasta pronto! or ¡hasta luego!
Meaning: goodbye (intj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| ¡hasta pronto! | /ˈasta ˈpɾonto/ (word by word) |
| ¡hasta luego! | /ˈasta ˈlweɡo/ (word by word) |
In Spanish, the concept of "see you soon" is expressed using the preposition hasta (until) rather than using the verb ver (to see).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase hasta pronto is composed of hasta, meaning "until" and pronto, meaning "soon".
Which one should you use?
¡hasta pronto! is used when you actually expect to see the person again in a short, somewhat indefinite amount of time. While ¡hasta luego! literally means "until later", it is the most common way to say "see you soon" or "see you later" in a general sense, even if you do not have a specific time set for your next meeting.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈasta ˈpɾonto/
When do people say it?
In Spanish-speaking countries, non-verbal cues such as handshakes, hugs or kisses on the cheek often accompany farewells.
Did you know?
- The preposition hasta might actually have Arabic roots, potentially coming from the word ḥattā, meaning 'until'.
- In some regions, ¡hasta luego! is used as a polite way to end a conversation even if the speaker has no intention of ever seeing the person again.
- Depending on the country, the kiss on the cheek accompanying ¡hasta luego! may be one, two or even three alternating sides.
Examples in context
- ¡Te veo esta noche!¡Hasta luego!See you tonight! See you soon!This sentence shows how to use ¡hasta luego! when saying goodbye after a specific meeting time.Tatoeba #1253695 by wallebot, translation #630618 by vicch
- ¡Hasta luego!See you soon!This is a simple way to use ¡hasta luego! to say goodbye.Tatoeba #427036 by hayastan, translation #32672 by CK
- Gracias por su ayuda. Hasta pronto.Thank you for your help. See you soon.
- Vamos al cine luego. Hasta pronto, ¡chao!Let's go to the movies later. See you soon, bye!
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are leaving a coffee shop.
- JavierFue un gusto verte, Elena.It was a pleasure seeing you, Elena.
- ElenaIgualmente, Javier. Gracias por el café.Likewise, Javier. Thanks for the coffee.
- Javier¡Hasta pronto!See you soon!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “see you soon” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (hasta, pronto, luego) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hasta, luego, pronto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
