a più tardi
/a‿pˌpju‿tˈtar.di/
In Italian, "until later" is said as a più tardi.
a più tardi is a farewell used specifically when you expect to see a person again later on the same day.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition a (to), the comparative più (more) and tardi (late).
Which one should you use?
A very common alternative used more frequently in casual conversation is a dopo, which means "see you later". While a più tardi implies seeing someone later on the same day, a presto is used when you will see them again soon, but not necessarily within the same day.
How do you pronounce it?
/a‿pˌpju‿tˈtar.di/. The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
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Examples in context
- Grazie per l'incontro. A più tardi!Thank you for the meeting. Until later!
- Abbiamo concluso per oggi. A dopo!We have finished for today. Until later!
- È stato un piacere. Ci vediamo più tardi!It was a pleasure. See you later!
- Sono in ritardo. Ci sentiamo dopo!I'm running late. Talk to you later!
- Ho un impegno adesso. A dopo, alla prossima!I have an appointment now. See you later, until next time!
- Ci vediamo a più tardi.See you later.
- A più tardi, allora!Until later, then!
- Devo andare, a più tardi.I have to go, see you later.
Example conversation
Matteo and Sofia are leaving their apartment for different errands.
- MatteoIo vado in palestra, a più tardi!I'm going to the gym, see you later!
- SofiaVa bene, io vado in banca.Alright, I'm going to the bank.
- MatteoCi sentiamo per cena allora.We'll talk for dinner then.
- SofiaSì, a più tardi, Matteo!Yes, until later, Matteo!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry a più tardi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, più, tardi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
