hasta luego
/ˌasta ˈlweɡo/
tata is an informal Spanish way to say goodbye.
tata is used as a phrase to say goodbye, functioning similarly to the English expression 'bye-bye'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
tata is a very informal and almost childish way to say goodbye. In contrast, hasta luego is a more standard way to express the same sentiment.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌasta ˈlweɡo/
Examples in context
- Tatita querido/aDear grandpa/grandma
Example conversation
Javier and María are finishing a coffee together.
- JavierFue un gusto verte, María.It was a pleasure seeing you, María.
- MaríaIgualmente, Javier. Me voy ya.Likewise, Javier. I'm leaving now.
- JavierEstá bien. ¡Hasta luego!That's fine. See you later!
- María¡Hasta luego!See you later!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry hasta luego, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
