hasta luego
/ˌasta ˈlweɡo/
The English phrase "so long" is translated into Spanish as hasta luego.
hasta luego is a casual way to say goodbye to someone. It is specifically used when you expect to see the person again at an unspecified time in the future.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of hasta (until) and luego (later).
Which one should you use?
While it functions as a way to say "so long" or "see you later", it implies that a future encounter will occur, even if the exact time is not known.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Another way to bid farewell used across many Spanish-speaking regions is nos vemos, which literally means "we'll see each other".
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌasta ˈlweɡo/
Did you know?
- The word hasta may have been influenced by Arabic, stemming from the word ḥattā, which also means 'until'.
- Using hasta luego can sometimes be a polite way to end a conversation without committing to a specific date or time.
Examples in context
- Hasta luego.So long.This example shows a simple way to say "So long.".Tatoeba #2267734 by cueyayotl, translation #2267731 by _undertoad
- ¡Hasta luego, y gracias por todo el pescado!So long, and thanks for all the fish!This example shows a more playful use of the phrase.Tatoeba #2079160 by kjono, translation #530354 by hectorvk
- Muchas gracias por su ayuda. ¡Adiós!Thank you very much for your assistance. Goodbye!
- Fue genial pasar tiempo contigo. ¡Adiós!It was great spending time with you. Bye!
- Gracias por venir a la fiesta. ¡Hasta luego/pronto!Thanks for coming to the party. See you later/soon!
- Nos vemos mañana. ¡Chao!See you tomorrow. Bye!
- Fue divertido salir contigo. Nos vemos.It was fun hanging out with you. See you!
- Hasta luego, nos vemos pronto.So long, see you soon.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are leaving a coffee shop.
- AlejandroMe voy ya, Sofía.I'm leaving now, Sofía.
- SofíaVale, ¡hasta luego, Alejandro!Okay, so long, Alejandro!
- Alejandro¡Hasta luego!So long!
- SofíaCuídate mucho.Take care.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry hasta luego, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hasta, hasta luego, luego, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
