Spanish Phrase
Nos vemos al mediodía.
Meaning
This phrase literally translates to 'we see each other at midday.' It is a common and friendly way to confirm a meeting time or say goodbye when you expect to see the person later that same day. The reflexive 'nos' indicates the action is mutual between the speakers.
When to use
Use this phrase when finalizing plans for a lunch meeting or a midday appointment. It is appropriate for both casual social settings and semi-formal business contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Nosvemosalmediodía
Nos vemos
This is the reciprocal form of the verb 'ver', meaning 'we see each other.' It is the standard way to say 'see you' in Spanish.
Al
This is a mandatory contraction of 'a' (at) and 'el' (the). In Spanish, 'a + el' always becomes 'al'.
Mediodía
A compound noun made of 'medio' (half/middle) and 'día' (day). It is a masculine noun, which is why it uses the article 'el'.
🗨In Conversation
¿A qué hora quieres quedar para almorzar?
What time do you want to meet for lunch?
Nos vemos al mediodía.
See you at noon.
✕Common Mistakes
Vemos al mediodía.
In Spanish, you must use the reflexive pronoun 'nos' to express 'we see each other' or 'see you'.
Nos vemos en mediodía.
Use the preposition 'a' (contracted to 'al' with 'el') to indicate a specific point in time, not 'en'.
↔Alternatives
Hasta el mediodía.
Until noon.
Quedamos al mediodía.
Let's meet at noon.
Nos encontramos al mediodía.
We will meet at noon.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish-speaking countries, 'mediodía' is the start of the lunch period, which can last until 3:00 PM. While 12:00 PM is the literal time, social expectations for lunch might be slightly later depending on the region. Always confirm if the meeting involves a meal.