nos vemos entonces
/nos bemos entonθes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "see you then" is translated into Spanish as nos vemos entonces.
Nos vemos entonces is used to confirm a future meeting at a time that has just been agreed upon in conversation.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "we see ourselves then".
Which one should you use?
While the shorter phrase nos vemos means "see you", adding entonces specifically anchors the meeting to the time just discussed.
Did you know?
- In casual speech, Spanish speakers often drop the nos vemos entonces entirely and simply say dale, which literally means 'give it' but functions as 'okay' or 'it's a deal'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, saying nos vemos or nos vemos entonces does not always guarantee a meeting. It can function as a polite way to end a conversation rather than a firm commitment.
- If you are meeting someone for the first time after agreeing on a date, you might say nos vemos but you would never use nos conocemos entonces, as the latter implies the act of getting to know someone's personality.
Examples in context
- Hasta entonces, nos vemos en la reunión.See you then, see you in the meeting.
- ¡Nos vemos entonces! No puedo esperar para tomar un café contigo.See you then! I can't wait to have coffee with you.
- ¡Yo tampoco! ¡Hasta entonces!Me neither! See you then!
- Nos vemos entonces a las ocho.See you then at eight.
- Perfecto, nos vemos entonces en el café.Perfect, see you then at the cafe.
- De acuerdo, nos vemos entonces el lunes.Alright, see you then on Monday.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are confirming a time to meet for lunch.
- Alejandro¿Quedamos a las doce para almorzar?Shall we meet at twelve for lunch?
- ElenaSí, me parece muy bien.Yes, that sounds great to me.
- AlejandroMuy bien, nos vemos entonces.Very well, see you then.
- ElenaHasta luego, Alejandro.See you later, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
