Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA |
|---|---|
| até mais | /aˈtɛ ˈmajs/ (Brazil) |
| falou | /faˈlo(w)/ (Brazil) /fɐˈlo(w)/ (Portugal) |
| até | /aˈtɛ/ (Brazil) /ɐˈtɛ/ (Portugal) |
You can use até mais to mean "see you later" or "see you soon". Other variations include até a próxima for "until next time", which implies an expectation of meeting again or até breve to mean "see you soon".
What does it mean word for word?
The word até literally means "until".
Which one should you use?
You can use até já as a popular, casual way to say "see you soon". For a slightly more formal tone when expressing that you will meet again in the near future, use até breve.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The expression falou is slangy and very informal. It can be used to say goodbye or to acknowledge a plan, similar to saying "cool" or "it's a deal" in English. In contrast, até breve is a slightly more formal way to say "see you soon".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain regions of Brazil, particularly among young people, the informal expression falou is commonly used to say goodbye. Additionally, the term tchauzinho is a variant used in Brazil to indicate a quick or informal farewell.
How does it change in a sentence?
You can combine até with various time expressions to specify when you will see someone, such as logo (soon), amanhã (tomorrow) or depois (later).
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈtɛ ˈmajs/
When do people say it?
When choosing a farewell, note that adeus is reserved for more permanent or long-term farewells in both Portugal and Brazil.
Did you know?
- The word até may have its origins in the Arabic word حَتَّى (ḥattā), reflecting the centuries of Moorish influence on the Iberian Peninsula.
- While tchauzinho is a cute variant of 'goodbye' in Brazil, the root tchau is actually a loanword from the Italian ciao.
- The slang term falou literally translates to 'it spoke', but it is used as a casual way to say 'see you' or 'cool'.
Examples in context
- Até o ano que vem!See you next year!This example shows how to use até with a specific time period like next year.Tatoeba #7260102 by carlosalberto, translation #7259574 by MessDjaaf
- Até amanhã à tarde.See you tomorrow afternoon.This example demonstrates using até with a specific time of day tomorrow.Tatoeba #4936961 by carlosalberto, translation #1898252 by CK
- Até amanhã de manhã!See you tomorrow morning!This example shows how to use até with tomorrow morning.Tatoeba #4661815 by carlosalberto, translation #3527235 by adamtrousers
- Até logo. Espero vê-lo novamente em breveSee you soon. I hope to see you again soon.
- Tchau, até já! Nos vemos logoBye, see you soon! We'll see each other soon.
- 41 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Beatriz and Gabriel are leaving a coffee shop.
- BeatrizO café estava ótimo, Gabriel.The coffee was great, Gabriel.
- GabrielSim, eu também gostei muito.Yes, I liked it a lot too.
- BeatrizBom, eu preciso ir. Até mais!Well, I need to go. See you later!
- GabrielAté mais, Beatriz. Tchau!See you later, Beatriz. Bye!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “see you” translations and entries até mais, falou, até, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries até, mais, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
