nos vemos allí
/nos bemos aʝi/from spelling rules
The English phrase "see you there" is translated into Spanish as nos vemos allí.
This phrase is used to confirm that you will meet someone at a specific place.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase nos vemos allí literally translates to "we see ourselves there".
Which one should you use?
While the English phrase uses "you" (which can be singular or plural), the Spanish phrase uses nos (we) to imply a mutual meeting. You can also say nos vemos allá to mean "see you there". Using allá often implies a more distant or less specific location than allí.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, saying nos vemos is often a polite way to end a conversation without actually committing to a specific date or time.
- The word allí is a combination of the Latin preposition ad and the demonstrative illīc, showing how ancient Roman directions shaped modern Spanish navigation.
- Because nos vemos uses the present tense, it functions as a future certainty, much like saying 'we'll see each other' in English.
Examples in context
- Nos vemos ahí, amigoSee you there, friend
- Nos vemos allí a las ocho.See you there at eight.
- La fiesta es en mi casa, nos vemos allí.The party is at my house, see you there.
- Estaré en el café, nos vemos allí.I will be at the cafe, see you there.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are making plans to meet at a restaurant.
- MateoTe espero en el restaurante a las siete.I'll wait for you at the restaurant at seven.
- SofíaPerfecto, nos vemos allí.Perfect, see you there.
- MateoNo llegues tarde, Sofía.Don't be late, Sofía.
- SofíaNo te preocupes, Mateo.Don't worry, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries allí, nos, CC BY-SA 4.0.
