ci vediamo
/ˌt͡ʃi‿v.veˈdja.mo/
In Italian, "see you again" is translated as ci vediamo.
ci vediamo is an informal phrase used to say "see you" when you expect to meet the person again.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the reflexive pronoun ci (each other/ourselves) and the first-person plural present tense of vedere (to see), literally meaning "we see each other".
Which one should you use?
While ci vediamo is the most common way to say "see you" using the present tense, you can also use ci vedremo to express the same sentiment using the future tense ("we will see each other").
How does it change in a sentence?
Although ci vediamo uses the present tense to express the idea, the future tense form ci vedremo is also a grammatically valid way to convey the same sentiment.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˌtʃi‿v.veˈdja.mo/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italy, ci vediamo is often accompanied by a light wave or a double-cheek kiss, depending on the level of intimacy between the speakers.
- The word ci is believed by some scholars to have evolved from the Latin word hinc, which meant 'hence' or 'from this person'.
- While ci vediamo is casual, switching to ci rivediamo by adding the prefix ri- emphasizes the act of meeting 'again' after a longer separation.
Examples in context
- Arrivederci, signor Rossi. A presto!Goodbye, Mr. Rossi. See you soon!
- Ci vediamo, Sara! A dopo!See you, Sara! See you later!
- Ci vediamo domani.See you tomorrow.
- Ci vediamo più tardi!See you later!
- Ci vediamo la prossima settimana.See you next week.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Sofia are leaving a coffee shop after a chat.
- LorenzoÈ stato un piacere, Sofia.It was a pleasure, Sofia.
- SofiaAnche per me, Lorenzo.For me too, Lorenzo.
- LorenzoCi vediamo presto!See you soon!
- SofiaA presto!See you soon!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ci vediamo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ci, CC BY-SA 4.0.
