nos vemos mañana
/nos bemos maɲana/from spelling rules
The English phrase "see you tomorrow" is translated into Spanish as nos vemos mañana.
nos vemos mañana is a very common way to say goodbye when you have a definite plan to meet someone the following day.
Meaning: see you tomorrow (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase means "we see ourselves tomorrow". The part nos vemos is the reflexive form of the verb *ver* (to see), used here to express the reciprocal action of seeing one another.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
nos vemos mañana is an informal way to say goodbye. It is slightly more casual than using Hasta mañana (Until tomorrow).
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb *ver* is used in its reflexive form *verse* to express the reciprocal action of seeing each other.
Did you know?
- While mañana means 'tomorrow', it is derived from the Vulgar Latin word māneāna, which literally meant 'tomorrow morning'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, mañana is used loosely to mean 'some time in the future' rather than a strict 24-hour deadline. This can lead to confusion for English speakers expecting a precise appointment.
- Spanish speakers often use nos vemos as a way to end a phone call or a text thread, effectively acting as a sign-off regardless of whether they will actually see the person in person.
Examples in context
- Vale, nos vemos mañana.OK, see you tomorrow.This example shows how to use nos vemos mañana as a response to an agreement.Tatoeba #9423751 by Shishir, translation #9418428 by CK
- Nos vemos mañana en la escuela.See you tomorrow at school.This example shows how to include a location when using nos vemos mañana.Tatoeba #345187 by tatoerique, translation #323402 by CK
- ¿Nos vemos mañana?See you tomorrow?This example shows how to turn nos vemos mañana into a question.Tatoeba #2824 by darinmex, translation #7114500 by CK
- Hasta mañana, compañeros. Que tengan una buena noche.See you tomorrow, colleagues. Have a good night.
- Hasta mañana por la mañana, señores. Espero tener una reunión productiva.See you tomorrow morning, gentlemen. I look forward to having a productive meeting.
- Chao hasta mañana, María. Nos vemos en el café de siempre.See you tomorrow, María. Let's meet at our usual café.
- Nos vemos mañana, familia. Descansen bien.See you tomorrow, family. Rest well.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are leaving a coffee shop after studying.
- SofíaBueno, me tengo que ir.Well, I have to go.
- DanielEstá bien, nos vemos mañana.Okay, see you tomorrow.
- Sofía¡Hasta mañana, Daniel!See you tomorrow, Daniel!
- DanielAdiós, Sofía.Goodbye, Sofia.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mañana, nos, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
