hasta luego
What is the opposite of hasta luego? Here is what we hold, with its meaning and related words.
Interjection — Spanish for 'see you later', used as a casual goodbye to someone you expect to see again.
How to use hasta luego
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hasta luego, amigo
bueno, hasta luego
Informal and friendly, and widely borrowed into English speech as a jokey or affectionate sign-off. In Spain it is the default everyday goodbye.
Etymology
Spanish hasta 'until' plus luego 'later, afterwards', literally 'until later'.
Full origin of hasta luego →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between hasta luego and adiós?
Hasta luego means 'until later' and assumes you will meet again soon, which makes it the everyday casual goodbye. Adiós is more final and more formal, and in much of Spain it can hint that the parting is for a long while.
What is the difference between hasta luego and hasta la vista?
Both mean roughly 'see you', but hasta luego is the ordinary spoken goodbye across the Spanish-speaking world. Hasta la vista sounds theatrical to native speakers and, in English, is mainly known as a film catchphrase rather than a genuine farewell.
