Hasta luego
/asta lweɡo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "see you later" is translated into Spanish as Hasta luego.
If you want to express the idea of meeting again, you can also use Hasta la próxima (see you next time), which is suitable for both formal and informal situations.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of hasta (until) and luego (later).
Which one should you use?
While Hasta luego is a common, everyday way to say "see you later", Hasta la vista is more dramatic and less frequently used in casual conversation. You may also use Nos vemos, which literally translates to "we see each other".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, people might use Hasta pronto (see you soon) instead of Hasta luego.
Did you know?
- Linguists debate whether hasta comes from the Latin ad ista or the Arabic word ḥattā. This reflects the deep historical influence of Arabic on the Spanish language.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, it is common to say Hasta luego as a polite way to end a conversation even if there is no specific plan to meet again.
Examples in context
- Sólo se fue, no dijo siquiera "hasta luego".He just left, he didn't even say "See you later".This sentence shows a case where the phrase Hasta luego was not used.Tatoeba #5638696 by baudelaire, translation #8191399 by samrl17
- ¡Hasta luego!See you later!This is a simple use of Hasta luego.Tatoeba #427036 by hayastan, translation #360558 by Kazune
- Hasta luego, Tom.See you later, Tom.This is an example of using Hasta luego with a name.Tatoeba #9446985 by ignacio, translation #2648052 by CK
- Muchas gracias por su ayuda. Hasta luego, señor Martínez.Thank you very much for your help. See you later, Mr. Martinez.
- Espero que disfrute su viaje. Hasta la próxima, señora García.I hope you enjoy your trip. See you next time, Mrs. Garcia.
- ¿Quieres ir al cine esta semana? – ¡Claro! Nos vemos el viernes.Do you want to go to the movies this week? – Of course! See you on Friday.
- ¡Chao! Que te vaya bien en tu entrevista.Bye! Good luck on your interview.
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Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are leaving a coffee shop.
- Javier¿Nos vemos mañana?Will we see each other tomorrow?
- LucíaSí, hasta luego, Javier.Yes, see you later, Javier.
- JavierVale, cuídate mucho.Okay, take care a lot.
- LucíaTú también, adiós.You too, goodbye.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hasta, hasta luego, luego, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
