espero verte pronto
/espeɾo beɾte pɾonto/from spelling rules
The English phrase "looking forward to seeing you soon" is expressed in Spanish as espero verte pronto.
This is a friendly expression used to say that you are excited about meeting someone in the near future.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase espero verte pronto literally translates to "I hope to see you soon".
Which one should you use?
While espero verte pronto is a standard way to express anticipation, the phrase tengo ganas de verte pronto conveys a stronger sense of excitement or eagerness.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, the informal expression Me muero por verte is used to mean "I'm dying to see you".
How does it change in a sentence?
When speaking in a formal context, replace the informal verte with the formal verle to form espero verle pronto. If you are looking forward to seeing a group of people rather than just one person, use verlos instead of verte, resulting in espero verlos pronto.
How do you pronounce it?
/espeɾo beɾte pɾonto/
Did you know?
- While espero verte pronto expresses hope, the phrase tengo ganas de verte uses the word ganas, which refers to a physical urge or craving. It is more akin to saying you have an 'appetite' to see someone.
- The word pronto shares its roots with the English word 'prompt', both originating from the Latin 'promptus', meaning 'ready' or 'at hand'.
- In formal Spanish correspondence, the anticipation of seeing someone is often phrased as quedo a la espera de verle, which sounds more like 'I remain waiting' than 'I am looking forward'.
Examples in context
- Estimado Sr. González, espero verlo pronto en nuestra próxima reunión.Dear Mr. González, I look forward to seeing you soon at our next meeting.
- Querida Sra. Morales, esperamos con ansias su visita a nuestra ciudad.Dear Mrs. Morales, we are looking forward to your visit to our city.
- Hola María, estoy deseando verte pronto para ponernos al día.Hi María, I am looking forward to seeing you soon to catch up.
- ¡Qué alegría! Espero verte pronto.How wonderful! I look forward to seeing you soon.
- Espero verte pronto en la fiesta.I am looking forward to seeing you soon at the party.
- Espero verte pronto para tomar un café.I am looking forward to seeing you soon to have a coffee.
Example conversation
A phone call between two friends making plans.
- MaríaDaniel, me alegra mucho tu visita.Daniel, I am very happy about your visit.
- DanielYo también, María. Espero verte pronto.Me too, María. I am looking forward to seeing you soon.
- MaríaNos vemos el próximo viernes.I will see you next Friday.
- DanielPerfecto, hasta entonces.Perfect, until then.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pronto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
