Yes, "Hasta luego" is the correct Spanish phrase meaning "see you later" or "until later," used as a common, versatile way to say goodbye that implies you expect to see the person again, whether soon or not, unlike a permanent farewell. It's a casual farewell that works for friends and acquaintances alike and can even be used informally in English.
For many Spanish speakers, adiós sounds more final, like farewell. A phrase like hasta luego is closer to a simple bye or see you later.
It's commonly used:
Here are a few examples of unique and creative ways to say goodbye: “adios amigos,” “hasta la vista,” “toodle-oo,” “bon voyage,” “smell ya later,” “keep it real,” and “au revoir.”
Igual literally means "equal" but can be used as "me too" in informal speech. Igualmente means "equally".
While it's not a Spanish word, it's commonly used all over Latin America so don't hesitate to use it yourself. By learning these real Spanish phrases (and avoiding cheesy Hollywood phrases like “hasta la vista”), you'll be able to better communicate with native Spanish-speakers all around the world.
Ways to say 'Goodbye'
¿Qué tal? (Casual & Versatile)
A widely used and versatile phrase, ¿Qué tal? is an informal way to ask “How's it going?” or “How are things?” It can be used in place of ¿Cómo estás?, and it doesn't necessarily require a detailed response—many people simply reply with bien (good) or todo bien (all good).
Muy poquito: literally very little.
'until the view') is a Spanish farewell that can generally be understood as meaning "Until the (next) time we see each other" or "See you later" or "Goodbye". It may have first been popularized in the comic strip Gordo.
Mucho gusto" literally means "much pleasure" or "great pleasure", but in Spanish, it's just a common way to say "Nice to meet you." It's similar to how English speakers say "Pleased to meet you", even though "pleased" alone doesn't mean "nice" or "meet".
Hasta luego is mainly used in Spanish-speaking countries as a way of saying goodbye, but it has also entered into use in English unchanged (like the more common adios).
Saying “please” in Spanish is quite simple. You just need to say two little words: por favor.
(Goodbye, see you tomorrow.) ¡Hasta mañana, chicos! (See you tomorrow, guys!) Me voy, luego nos vemos.
Goodbye, dear. I'm going to miss you.
In more informal situations, people may opt for expressions like 'chao' or 'nos vemos' for a more casual goodbye. The literal translation in English is 'we'll see each other.
myself [pronoun] used to emphasize I, me or the name of the speaker or writer. (Translation of yo mismo from the PASSWORD Spanish–English Dictionary © 2014 K Dictionaries Ltd)
gigione m (plural gigioni, feminine gigiona) ham (actor with a showy or exaggerated style) presumptuous person, conceited person.
Buenos días means "good morning" or "good day" in Spanish. It is used as a common, polite greeting.