nos vemos
everyday
The easiest casual way to say "see you later" in Spanish is nos vemos. Chao is also very common, and hasta luego is the standard form.
Meaning: casual goodbye (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| nos vemos | everyday |
| Chao | informal |
| Hasta luego | standard |
Nos vemos works with friends, coworkers and family. People often add a time, as in Nos vemos mañana.
Which one should you use?
Chao comes from Italian ciao and is friendly and short. Hasta luego is a little more neutral and fits any situation.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Chao is very common in South America. In Argentina and Uruguay it is often spelled chau.
Did you know?
- Chao entered Spanish from Italian ciao, which itself comes from a Venetian phrase meaning "I am your slave".
Examples in context
- Bueno, nos vemos mañana.Well, see you tomorrow.
- Chao, cuídate mucho.Bye, take care.
- Hasta luego, que tengas buen día.See you later, have a nice day.
Example conversation
Fernanda and Camilo say goodbye outside their office in Bogotá.
- FernandaMe voy, que mi bus sale ya.I am leaving, my bus is going now.
- CamiloListo, nos vemos mañana.All right, see you tomorrow.
- FernandaChao, que descanses.Bye, get some rest.
