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"Later" in Spanish: más tarde
más tarde
Later in Spanish is más tarde. Keep the accent on más. Te veo más tarde means see you later.
How to pronounce más tarde: audio and sound guideLeaving a café
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How to pronounce más tarde
Say it
mahs TAR-deh
/mas ˈtaɾde/
mahs TAR-deh. Stress TAR. Soft s on más. Clear final eh.
"Later" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| más tarde | later At a later time. | At a later time. |
| te veo más tarde | see you later Casual goodbye. | Casual goodbye. |
| más tarde hoy | later today Same-day later. | Same-day later. |
| hasta luego | see you later Very common goodbye. | Very common goodbye. |
| después | later / afterward Another everyday option. | Another everyday option. |
How to use más tarde in real life
- 1Leaving a café
Te veo más tarde.
See you later.
Más tarde in the goodbye.
- 2Scheduling
Hablamos más tarde hoy.
We'll talk later today.
Más tarde hoy for same day.
- 3Delay
Llego más tarde.
I'll arrive later.
Más tarde after the verb.
Mistakes English speakers make with más tarde
Incorrect: Te veo mas tarde.
Correct: Te veo más tarde.
Write más with an accent. Mas means but.
Incorrect: Más tarde nos vemos vosotros.
Correct: Más tarde nos vemos ustedes.
Latin America uses ustedes, not vosotros.
Good to know
Good to knowHasta luego is even more common than más tarde for goodbye. Más tarde points to a later moment more clearly.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Splitting up at the mall
ChatPal
¿Nos vemos más tarde?
Shall we see each other later?
You
Sí. Más tarde en la entrada.
Yes. Later at the entrance.
ChatPal
Perfecto. Hasta luego.
Perfect. See you later.
You
Hasta luego. Te escribo más tarde.
See you. I'll text you later.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Later" in Spanish
Why the accent on más?
Más means more/later. Mas without accent means but.
Más tarde or hasta luego?
Hasta luego is a goodbye. Más tarde marks timing.
How do I say see you later?
Te veo más tarde or hasta luego.
Is más tarde formal?
Neutral. It works with friends and coworkers.
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