a dopo
/a ˈdo.po/word by word
In Italian, the phrase 'see you later' can be expressed as a dopo or a più tardi. Wiktionary also lists si rivede.
Meaning: goodbye (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA |
|---|---|
| a dopo | /a ˈdo.po/ (word by word) |
| a più tardi | /a‿pˌpju‿tˈtar.di/ |
| si rivede |
Both a dopo and a più tardi are used to say goodbye when there is a reasonable expectation that you will see the person again later on the same day. Do not use these phrases if your next meeting is on a different day. In those cases, use a presto (see you soon) or a domani (see you tomorrow).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase a dopo literally means 'at later' (at a later time).
Which one should you use?
A più tardi is a slightly more formal or emphatic variation of a dopo, but both are used to mean 'see you later' within the same day.
How do you pronounce it?
/a ˈdo.po/
Did you know?
- While you might use a più tardi to mean 'see you later', the word tardi is also the root of the English word 'tardy', meaning late.
Examples in context
- Beh, a più tardi.Well, see you later.This sentence shows how to use a più tardi in a casual closing.Tatoeba #3050280 by Guybrush88, translation #39363 by CM
- A più tardi, Tom.See you later, Tom.This sentence shows a più tardi being used to address someone by name.Tatoeba #5486297 by Guybrush88, translation #2648052 by CK
- Perfetto! A più tardi.Perfect! See you later.This sentence demonstrates the use of a più tardi as a response of agreement.Tatoeba #6670830 by Guybrush88, translation #2197962 by Haydeeakin
- Ciao Marco, a presto!Goodbye Marco, see you soon!
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alessandro and Chiara are leaving a coffee shop after meeting for a bit.
- AlessandroDevo andare adesso, a dopo!I have to go now, see you later!
- ChiaraVa bene, Alessandro, a dopo.Alright, Alessandro, see you later.
- AlessandroCi vediamo in centro.I'll see you downtown.
- ChiaraSì, a dopo!Yes, see you later!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “see you later” translations and entries a dopo, a più tardi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (a, dopo) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, dopo, più, si, tardi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
