Nos vemos pronto
neutral, Mexico
In Mexico you can say Nos vemos pronto for "see you soon". Hasta pronto is the slightly more formal choice, and Al rato nos vemos is a relaxed way to say you will meet again later today.
Meaning: farewell used when you expect to meet again shortly (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Nos vemos pronto | neutral, Mexico |
| Hasta pronto | neutral |
| Al rato nos vemos | casual, Mexico |
Nos vemos pronto fits friends, family and coworkers when you do not have a fixed time in mind. Add Cuídate after it for a warm goodbye.
Which one should you use?
Hasta pronto sounds a bit more polite and works in writing and with people you address as usted.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Al rato is very Mexican and means "in a little while", not a precise time. Mexicans also say Nos vemos al rato with the same meaning.
Did you know?
- Ahorita nos vemos is also heard in Mexico, but ahorita can mean right now or much later, so it is less exact than it sounds.
Examples in context
- Nos vemos pronto, ¿va?See you soon, okay?
- Hasta pronto, licenciado.See you soon, sir.
- Al rato nos vemos en la casa.See you at the house in a bit.
Example conversation
Diego says goodbye to his friend Paola outside a taquería in Guadalajara.
- DiegoYa me voy, Paola. Nos vemos pronto.I am heading out, Paola. See you soon.
- PaolaClaro, Diego. Cuídate mucho.Sure, Diego. Take care.
- DiegoTú también. Al rato te escribo.You too. I will text you in a while.
