¡Hasta luego!

See you later!

Breakdown of ¡Hasta luego!

• hasta luego: see you later

Questions & Answers about ¡Hasta luego!

What does hasta luego mean word by word?

Literally, hasta means until, and luego means later. So the phrase is basically until later.

That said, you should learn hasta luego as a fixed goodbye expression, not by translating each word every time.

Is ¡Hasta luego! formal or informal?

It is generally neutral and very common. In Spain, you can use it in both informal and fairly polite everyday situations.

For example, it works with:

• friends
• coworkers
• shop staff
• neighbors
• people on the phone

It is usually less final than adiós, and often sounds warm and natural.

Do Spanish speakers in Spain use hasta luego a lot?

Yes, very much. In Spain, hasta luego is one of the most common ways to say goodbye.

You will hear it:

• when leaving a shop
• at the end of a conversation
• on the phone
• when saying goodbye casually during the day

It is a very useful phrase to memorize early.

Does hasta luego mean I will definitely see the person later the same day?