ci sentiamo presto
The English phrase "talk to you soon" is translated into Italian as ci sentiamo presto.
ci sentiamo presto is a friendly way to say goodbye when you expect to speak with someone again in the near future. It is most commonly used when the communication is expected to happen via phone, text or voice, rather than an in-person meeting. Other options include A presto, which is a common and versatile expression for "talk to you soon" in both formal and informal contexts and the informal A dopo used among friends and acquaintances. You might also use A più tardi among friends and colleagues to mean "see you later" or "talk to you later".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "we hear each other soon". It uses the reflexive verb sentirsi (to hear/feel each other) to imply communication.
Which one should you use?
Use ci sentiamo presto for phone or text communication, but use ci vediamo presto if you actually intend to meet the person in person.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the present indicative sentiamo to express a future intention, which is common in Italian for expressing near-future certainties.
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Examples in context
- Devo andare, ma ci sentiamo presto!I have to go, but I'll talk to you soon!This sentence is useful for expressing that you must leave but will talk to the person again soon using ci sentiamo presto.Tatoeba #11674019 by Nuel, translation #11674018 by Nuel
- Ci sentiamo presto.I'll talk to you soon.This sentence is a simple way to say "I'll talk to you soon" using ci sentiamo presto.Tatoeba #3193802 by Guybrush88, translation #2547242 by CK
- Ciao, Paolo. Grazie per la chiamata. A presto!Hi, Paolo. Thanks for the call. Talk to you soon!
- Gentile Signora Rossi, grazie per la sua disponibilità. Ci sentiamo presto.Dear Mrs. Rossi, thank you for your availability. Talk to you soon.
- Ciao ragazzi, sono di fretta. A dopo!Hi guys, I'm in a hurry. Talk to you soon!
- Grazie per il pranzo, Luca. Ci vediamo a più tardi!Thanks for lunch, Luca. Talk to you later!
- Grazie per l'aiuto, ci sentiamo presto!Thanks for the help, talk to you soon!
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are finishing a phone call.
- LorenzoTi chiamo domani per decidere tutto.I'll call you tomorrow to decide everything.
- MartinaVa bene, ci sentiamo presto.Okay, talk to you soon.
- LorenzoA presto, Martina.See you soon, Martina.
- MartinaCiao Lorenzo.Bye Lorenzo.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ci, presto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
