nos vemos en clase
/nos bemos en klase/from spelling rules
The English phrase "see you in class" is translated into Spanish as nos vemos en clase.
This phrase is a casual way to say goodbye to someone you will be seeing again in a classroom setting.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase nos vemos en clase literally translates to "we see each other in class".
Which one should you use?
While nos vemos en clase is the most common way to say "see you in class", you can also use te veo en clase to specifically mean "I'll see you in class". For a more specific version meaning "See you in the next class, dude/sis", you can use Hasta la próxima clase, tío/tía.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
nos vemos en clase is an informal phrase. It is appropriate for use between classmates or from a teacher to a student in a relaxed setting. You can also use the informal combination ¡Chao! Nos vemos en clase to say "Bye! See you in class".
Did you know?
- The word clase comes from the Latin classis, which originally referred to a fleet of ships or a division of the Roman army.
- In Spain, students might use tío or tía to mean 'dude' when saying goodbye, but in many Latin American countries, these words are strictly used for 'uncle' and 'aunt'.
- The phrase nos vemos expresses a future encounter without actually using a future tense verb.
Examples in context
- Nos vemos en clase mañana.See you in class tomorrow.
- ¡Adiós! Nos vemos en clase.Goodbye! See you in class.
- Nos vemos en clase el lunes.See you in class on Monday.
Example conversation
Two students are leaving the university library.
- ElenaTengo que irme ya, Daniel.I have to go now, Daniel.
- DanielEstá bien, Elena. Nos vemos en clase.Alright, Elena. See you in class.
- Elena¡Hasta luego!See you later!
- Daniel¡Chao!Bye!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries clase, en, nos, CC BY-SA 4.0.
