nos vemos
/nos ˈbemos/
nos vemos is a Spanish phrase meaning "See you later".
nos vemos is a casual way to say goodbye when you expect to see the person again soon. It translates to "See you later" or "We'll see each other."
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation of "we see each other". It consists of the reflexive pronoun nos (us/each other) and the first-person plural present indicative of ver (to see).
Which one should you use?
Unlike adiós, which can imply a more permanent or formal farewell, nos vemos implies that a future meeting is expected or intended.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
This is an informal way to say goodbye, suitable for friends, family or colleagues you know well.
How do you pronounce it?
/nos ˈbemos/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, saying nos vemos without specifying a time can be a polite way to end a conversation without actually making a concrete plan to meet.
- The word ver in nos vemos shares a deep ancestral root with the English word 'view', as both originate from the Proto-Indo-European root for 'seeing'.
- While nos vemos is standard, people in Mexico often use nos vemos al rato to mean they will see you in a few hours, whereas nos vemos luego is more general.
Examples in context
- Chao, nos vemos mañana para almorzarBye, see you tomorrow for lunch
- Nos vemos en la próxima reuniónSee you at the next gathering
- ¡Vale, nos vemos luego!Okay, see you later!
- Nos vemos mañana en la oficina.See you tomorrow at the office.
- ¡Nos vemos pronto!See you soon!
- Bueno, nos vemos el lunes.Well, see you on Monday.
Example conversation
María and Javier are leaving a coffee shop after meeting.
- MaríaFue un gusto verte, Javier.It was good to see you, Javier.
- JavierIgualmente, María. Nos vemos luego.Likewise, María. See you later.
- María¡Nos vemos!See you!
- JavierAdiós.Goodbye.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry nos vemos, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
