nos vemos en el infierno
/nos bemos en el infjeɾno/from spelling rules
The English phrase "see you in hell" is translated into Spanish as nos vemos en el infierno.
This phrase is used as a hostile parting or a curse, implying that both the speaker and the listener are destined for damnation.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of nos vemos (we see each other), en (in), el (the) and infierno (hell).
Did you know?
- In certain Spanish-speaking cultures, particularly in more traditional or religious areas, using the word infierno in a curse could be seen as 'blasphemy' rather than just a common insult. This can lead to much more intense social tension than the English equivalent.
- While the Spanish word el looks like the Arabic definite article al, they are not actually related.
- The Spanish word infierno is closely related to the English word 'inferno', but in Spanish, it is the primary word for the religious place of damnation rather than just a large fire.
Examples in context
- ¡Nos vemos en el infierno, malvado!See you in hell, you evil man!
- No me importa lo que digas, nos vemos en el infierno.I don't care what you say, see you in hell.
- Disfruta tu gloria temporal, nos vemos en el infierno.Enjoy your temporary glory, see you in hell.
Example conversation
Two bitter enemies are facing off during a final confrontation.
- DanielVas a pagar por todo lo que hiciste.You are going to pay for everything you did.
- LucíaNo puedes hacerme nada, Daniel.You can't do anything to me, Daniel.
- DanielEntonces nos vemos en el infierno.Then see you in hell.
- Lucía¡Nos vemos allá!See you there!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries el, en, infierno, nos, CC BY-SA 4.0.
