mantengámonos en contacto
/mantenɡamonos en kontaɡto/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "please stay in touch" is expressed as mantengámonos en contacto.
This phrase is a polite way to request that communication continues after a meeting or a period of separation.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal combination of mantengámonos (let us keep ourselves) and en contacto (in contact).
Which one should you use?
Mantengámonos en contacto implies a mutual effort between both parties, such as saying "let's stay in touch." In contrast, mantente en contacto is a direct request for the other person to stay in touch with you.
How do you pronounce it?
/mantenɡamonos en kontaɡto/
Did you know?
- If you want to sound more natural in a casual setting, you might say no te pierdas, which literally means 'do not lose yourself', but functions as 'don't be a stranger'.
- In some Latin American cultures, saying estamos en contacto or mantengámonos en contacto can be a polite way to end a conversation without a concrete intention to actually meet again.
- Depending on the region, a person might respond to mantengámonos en contacto with dale, a versatile word that can mean 'go ahead' or 'agreed'.
Examples in context
- Por favor, mantengámonos en contacto.Please, let's stay in touch.
- Espero que nos veamos pronto, mantengámonos en contacto.I hope we see each other soon, let's stay in touch.
- Si necesitas algo, mantengámonos en contacto.If you need anything, let's stay in touch.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are saying goodbye at the airport.
- MaríaFue un placer verte, Alejandro.It was a pleasure seeing you, Alejandro.
- AlejandroIgualmente, María. Que tengas buen viaje.Likewise, María. Have a good trip.
- MaríaGracias, mantengámonos en contacto, ¿sí?Thank you, let's stay in touch, okay?
- AlejandroClaro que sí, te llamaré pronto.Of course, I will call you soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
