alla prossima
The English phrase 'see you next time' is translated into Italian as alla prossima.
Alla prossima is a casual way to say goodbye to someone you expect to see again.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a contraction of alla prossima volta, literally meaning 'to the next time'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Alla prossima is used in casual, everyday settings. For formal situations, you should use Arrivederci! to say 'Goodbye'. If you are in a business context and want to say 'Until our next meeting', use the formal phrase Al prossimo incontro!
How does it change in a sentence?
The word prossima is the feminine singular form of the adjective prossimo, agreeing with the implied feminine noun volta (time/occasion).
Did you know?
- The word prossima shares a root with the English word 'proximate', though the Italian term is used far more commonly in daily speech than its English relative.
- In many parts of Italy, instead of saying alla prossima, people might simply say ci vediamo, which literally translates to 'we see each other'.
- If you use alla prossima with someone you have no actual plan to see again, it can be interpreted as a polite social 'white lie' rather than a literal promise.
Examples in context
- È stato bello rivederti, alla prossima!It was nice seeing you again, see you next time!This sentence shows how to use alla prossima when saying it was nice to see someone again.Tatoeba #13897887 by Nuel, translation #13897886 by Nuel
- Alla prossima!See you next time!This sentence is a simple use of alla prossima as a standalone goodbye.Tatoeba #1089162 by leonardo, translation #773534 by marloncori
- Ci vediamo domani, alla prossima!See you tomorrow, see you next time!
Example conversation
Martina and Alessandro are finishing a coffee together.
- MartinaÈ stato un piacere, Alessandro.It was a pleasure, Alessandro.
- AlessandroAnche per me, Martina. Alla prossima!For me too, Martina. See you next time!
- MartinaCerto, alla prossima!Sure, see you next time!
- AlessandroCiao!Bye!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
