Spanish · Greetings & Phrases
Hasta luego
See you later
Beginnerphrase
Definition
A casual farewell meaning see you later.
Example
Me voy, ¡hasta luego!
I'm leaving, see you later!
Etymology
The term 'hasta luego' literally means 'until later,' deriving from Spanish prepositions 'hasta,' meaning 'until,' and 'luego,' meaning 'later.' It has been part of conversational Spanish since the 18th century.
How & Where It’s Used
'Hasta luego' is an informal expression used to say goodbye. Commonly used in spoken language among friends and family, it conveys a sense of an expected future meeting.