Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| até logo | /aˈtɛ ˈlɔ.ɡu/ (Brazil) /ɐˈtɛ ˈlɔ.ɡu/ (Portugal) |
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| até mais ver | /aˈtɛ ˈmajs ˈve(ʁ)/ (Brazil, word by word) | |
| até mais | /aˈtɛ ˈmajs/ (Brazil) | |
| falou | /faˈlo(w)/ (Brazil) /fɐˈlo(w)/ (Portugal) |
informal |
| te vejo mais tarde |
You can use até logo for a standard 'see you later', or the more literal te vejo mais tarde to say 'I see you later'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase até logo literally means 'until soon'.
Which one should you use?
While até logo is a standard way to say 'see you later', até mais is a slightly more clipped and common version of the same sentiment. Até mais ver is a slightly more formal or old-fashioned way to express the same idea compared to até logo.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Falou is a very informal slang term used to say 'bye' or to acknowledge a plan, literally meaning 'he/she spoke'. For a standard goodbye, Tchau! is the most common and widely used way to say 'goodbye' in informal situations.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain areas, such as Rio de Janeiro, people often use Valeu! as an informal way of saying 'goodbye'.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase te vejo mais tarde, te is the object pronoun for 'you' (informal/singular) and vejo is the first-person singular conjugation of the verb 'ver' (to see).
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈtɛ ˈlɔ.ɡu/
Did you know?
- The most common informal goodbye, Tchau!, is not originally Portuguese. It is a loanword from the Italian Ciao!
- The word até may have been influenced by the Arabic word حَتَّى (ḥattā). This reflects the historical influence of Moorish presence in the Iberian Peninsula.
- Depending on the region, até mais is often used as a complete sentence, acting as a social 'exit' signal that requires no further words.
Examples in context
- Te vejo mais tarde?Will I see you later?This sentence shows how to ask if you will see someone later using te vejo mais tarde.Tatoeba #1934980 by alexmarcelo, translation #1934815 by Spamster
- "Já estou indo… até logo!" "É melhor eu ir também.""I'll be on my way, then. See you later!" "I guess I'd better go, too."This sentence demonstrates a parting exchange using até logo.Tatoeba #1481038 by alexmarcelo, translation #1488242 by arnxy20
- Até mais.See you later.This sentence provides a simple way to say see you later using até mais.Tatoeba #576736 by brauliobezerra, translation #1841588 by CK
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Juliana and Gabriel are leaving a coffee shop.
- JulianaTchau, Gabriel!Bye, Gabriel!
- GabrielAté logo, Juliana.See you later, Juliana.
- JulianaAté mais!See you!
- GabrielTchau.Bye.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “see you later” translations and entries até logo, até mais ver, até mais, falou, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (até, mais, ver) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries até, logo, mais, ver, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
