hasta luego
everyday
The standard way is hasta luego. Mexicans also say nos vemos ("we see each other") and al rato, meaning "in a while", for a short goodbye.
Meaning: a casual goodbye (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| hasta luego | everyday |
| nos vemos | casual |
| al rato | Mexico |
Hasta luego works in almost any situation, from a shop to the office. Nos vemos is friendly and open ended. Al rato suggests you will meet again the same day.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico you also hear nos vemos al rato and hasta pronto. All of them are friendly and none is tied to one region of the country.
Did you know?
- The phrase hasta luego literally means "until later", and Mexicans use it for a goodbye after a short meeting too.
Examples in context
- Hasta luego, que les vaya bien.See you later, have a good one.
- Nos vemos mañana en la escuela.See you tomorrow at school.
- Te veo al rato.I will see you in a while.
Example conversation
Coworkers Sergio and Diana leave the office in Mexico City.
- SergioYa me voy, Diana.I am leaving now, Diana.
- DianaEstá bien, hasta luego.Okay, see you later.
- SergioNos vemos mañana.See you tomorrow.
