Spanish Phrase
Nos vemos (entonces).
Meaning
Literally ‘we see each other then’, this phrase is used as a friendly way to say ‘see you then’ or ‘see you later’. It implies that the speakers have already arranged a future meeting or that they expect to meet again soon.
When to use
Use it when parting with friends, family, or colleagues after confirming a future plan. It’s informal, so reserve it for people you know well or in casual settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Nosvemosentonces
Nos (reflexive pronoun)
‘Nos’ is the first‑person plural reflexive pronoun, used here to mean ‘each other’ or ‘us’.
vemos (present of ver)
‘Vemos’ is the present‑indicative form of ‘ver’ (to see) for ‘nosotros’, literally ‘we see’.
entonces (adverb)
‘Entonces’ means ‘then’ or ‘at that time’, indicating a future meeting.
Nos vemos as a farewell
In everyday speech ‘nos vemos’ functions like ‘see you later’, even though the literal meaning is ‘we’ll see each other’.
🗨In Conversation
¿Te parece bien si nos reunimos a las ocho?
Does it work for you if we meet at eight?
Sí, perfecto. Nos vemos entonces.
Yes, perfect. See you then.
✕Common Mistakes
Nos vemos en entonces.
‘En entonces’ is redundant; ‘entonces’ alone already means ‘then’. The preposition ‘en’ is not used here.
Te vemos entonces.
‘Te vemos’ would mean ‘we see you’, which is not a natural farewell. Use ‘nos vemos’ for ‘see you’.
Nos vemos ahora.
‘Ahora’ means ‘now’; saying ‘nos vemos ahora’ contradicts the idea of a future meeting. Use ‘nos vemos luego’ or ‘nos vemos mañana’ instead.
↔Alternatives
Hasta luego
See you later
Nos vemos pronto
See you soon
Hasta entonces
Until then
Nos vemos más tarde
We'll see each other later
Cultural Tip
‘Nos vemos’ is a staple of informal Spanish conversation across Latin America and Spain. It’s more relaxed than ‘Adiós’ and conveys a sense of continuity – you expect to meet again. In professional contexts, you might pair it with a more formal goodbye like ‘Hasta luego’ or ‘Que tenga un buen día’. Regional accents may affect the pronunciation of the ‘v’ (often heard as a soft ‘b’).