nos vemos
/nos ˈbemos/
In Spanish, the phrase to say "see you" is nos vemos. Wiktionary also lists nos veremos.
Meaning: see you later (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| nos vemos | /nos ˈbemos/ |
| nos veremos | /nos beɾemos/ (from spelling rules) |
The phrase nos vemos is used to say "see you" or to express that "we'll see each other."
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase nos vemos literally translates to "we see each other".
Which one should you use?
While nos vemos is the standard way to say "see you", the form nos veremos is more formal or emphasizes the certainty of a future meeting.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, it is common to use Adiós to say goodbye.
How does it change in a sentence?
nos veremos is the future tense form of nos vemos, used to express "we will see each other".
How do you pronounce it?
/nos ˈbemos/
When do people say it?
While you use nos vemos to say see you, you might also hear the informal and slightly colloquial expression Chao to say bye.
Did you know?
- The word Chao, often paired with nos vemos, actually comes from the Italian word ciao and is used across almost all Spanish-speaking countries.
- In some cultures, saying nos vemos without a specific time or place can be interpreted as a polite way to end a conversation without actually intending to meet again soon.
- While English speakers often say 'I will see you', the Spanish nos vemos is grammatically structured in the present tense, even though it refers to a future meeting.
Examples in context
- Nos vemos el lunes.See you on Monday.This sentence shows how to specify a day of the week with nos vemos.Tatoeba #2711404 by Shishir, translation #2648461 by CK
- Nos vemos el viernes.See you on Friday.Tatoeba #1278664 by Shishir, translation #9741429 by DJ_Saidez
- Nos vemos en el cole.See you at school.This sentence shows how to specify a location with nos vemos.Tatoeba #10508386 by Seael, translation #1137364 by CK
- Hasta luego, señor García.See you later, Mr. García.
- Hasta pronto, señora Martínez.See you soon, Mrs. Martínez.
- Hasta la próxima reunión.Until the next meeting.
- Nos vemos después del trabajo.See you after work.
- Hasta mañana, amigo.See you tomorrow, friend.
- Chao, nos vemos el sábado.Bye, see you on Saturday.
- 30 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and María are leaving a coffee shop.
- DanielTengo que irme ahora.I have to go now.
- MaríaEstá bien, nos vemos.Alright, see you.
- DanielQue tengas un buen día.Have a good day.
- MaríaGracias, igualmente.Thanks, you too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “see you” translations and entries nos vemos, nos veremos, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
