hasta luego
/ˌasta ˈlweɡo/
The English phrase "see ya later" is translated into Spanish as hasta luego.
hasta luego is used when you expect to see the person again. While it is a standard way to say goodbye, it is more versatile than the English "see ya later" and can be used in both neutral and slightly informal settings. Other informal ways to express this sentiment include Nos vemos luego, Nos vemos al rato (common in some Latin American countries like Mexico) and Hasta la próxima for "until next time".
Which one should you use?
Use hasta pronto instead of hasta luego if you specifically mean you will see the person very soon.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
hasta luego is considered a neutral expression. Other options like Nos vemos luego or Nos vemos al rato are more informal.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, such as Mexico, the informal phrase Nos vemos al rato is used to say "see ya later".
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌasta ˈlweɡo/
Did you know?
- The word hasta may have a connection to Arabic, potentially coming from the word ḥattā, which also means 'until'.
Examples in context
- Hasta luego, amigo.See ya later, friend.
- Tengo que irme, hasta luego.I have to go, see ya later.
- Nos vemos en la fiesta, hasta luego.See you at the party, see ya later.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are leaving a coffee shop after meeting.
- JavierGracias por el café, Lucía.Thanks for the coffee, Lucía.
- LucíaDe nada, Javier. ¡Hasta luego!You're welcome, Javier. See ya later!
- JavierHasta luego.See ya later.
- Lucía¡Que tengas un buen día!Have a good day!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry hasta luego, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hasta, hasta luego, luego, CC BY-SA 4.0.
