hasta la próxima
/ˌasta la ˈpɾoɡsima/
The English phrase "until next time" is translated into Spanish as hasta la próxima.
hasta la próxima is a phrase used to say goodbye when you expect to see the person again. While adiós can sometimes imply a permanent or long-term farewell, hasta la próxima specifically implies a future encounter.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal combination of hasta (until), la (the) and próxima (next).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase hasta la próxima is a shortened version of hasta la próxima vez, where the noun vez (time/occurrence) is implied.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌasta la ˈpɾoɡsima/
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Examples in context
- No digo "adiós", digo "hasta la próxima".I don't say goodbye, I say "until next time."This sentence is useful for distinguishing between a permanent goodbye and a phrase implying a future encounter.Tatoeba #5083508 by cueyayotl, translation #5079287 by Zxcv
- Hasta la próxima.Until next time.This is a simple example of how to use the phrase.Tatoeba #1128947 by marcelostockle, translation #32673 by MTC
- Hasta la próxima ocasión, señor García. Que tenga un buen viaje.Until the next occasion, Mr. García. Have a safe journey.
- Hasta nuestro próximo encuentro. Fue un placer trabajar con ustedes.Until our next meeting. It was a pleasure working with you all.
- Nos vemos en clase, hasta la próxima.See you in class, until next time.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are finishing a coffee together.
- SofíaMe tengo que ir ya, Mateo.I have to go now, Mateo.
- MateoEstá bien, Sofía. ¡Hasta la próxima!That's fine, Sofía. Until next time!
- Sofía¡Hasta la próxima!Until next time!
- MateoCuídate mucho.Take care.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry hasta la próxima, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hasta, hasta la próxima, la, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
