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"See you later" in Italian: a dopo
a dopo
See you later in Italian is a dopo (ah DOH-poh). It is an informal goodbye when you expect to meet again the same day. For a vaguer later, people also say ci vediamo dopo.
Leaving a café
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How to pronounce a dopo
Say it
ah DOH-poh
/a ˈdo.po/
A dopo is ah DOH-poh. Stress DOH. Keep both words short.
"See you later" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a dopo | see you later Same-day informal goodbye. | Same-day informal goodbye. |
| ci vediamo dopo | see you later Fuller phrase. | Fuller phrase. |
| a più tardi | see you later Similar timing. | Similar timing. |
| dopo! | later! Very short wave goodbye. | Very short wave goodbye. |
How to use a dopo in real life
- 1Leaving a café
Ok, a dopo!
Ok, see you later!
Classic a dopo.
- 2Office hallway
Faccio una corsa: a dopo.
I'm running an errand: see you later.
Quick exit.
- 3Text reply
Perfetto, a dopo in stazione.
Perfect, see you later at the station.
A dopo + place.
Mistakes English speakers make with a dopo
Incorrect: A dopo! (when leaving for a month)
Correct: Arrivederci! / Ci vediamo!
A dopo implies later soon, usually same day.
Incorrect: A later!
Correct: A dopo!
Use dopo, not English later.
Good to know
A dopo is the lightest Italian see-you-later among friends and coworkers. It assumes the day isn't over. If the next meeting is tomorrow, switch to a domani.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Splitting up before an evening meet
ChatPal
Vado dal parrucchiere: a dopo!
I'm going to the hairdresser: see you later!
You
A dopo! Ti scrivo l'orario.
See you later! I'll text the time.
ChatPal
Ok. A dopo davanti al cinema.
Ok. See you later in front of the cinema.
You
Va bene: a dopo verso le otto.
Okay: see you later around eight.
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FAQ
Common questions about "See you later" in Italian
A dopo vs a domani?
A dopo = later (soon); a domani = see you tomorrow.
Formal alternative?
Arrivederci or ci vediamo più tardi.
Is a dopo rude?
No—it's friendly and short.
Can I say ci vediamo?
Yes, vaguer 'see you' without timing.
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