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"Soon" in Spanish: pronto
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Soon in Spanish is pronto. Nos vemos pronto means see you soon. Pronto can also mean ready: ya estoy pronto.
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How to pronounce pronto
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PROHN-toh
/ˈpɾonto/
PROHN-toh. Stress PROHN. Clear final o.
"Soon" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| pronto | soon / ready Time adverb, or ready as an adjective. | Time adverb, or ready as an adjective. |
| hasta pronto | see you soon Friendly goodbye. | Friendly goodbye. |
| muy pronto | very soon Stronger near-future. | Stronger near-future. |
| lo antes posible / pronto | as soon as possible Urgent plans; pronto alone also works. | Urgent plans; pronto alone also works. |
| pronto vuelvo | I'll be right back Leaving for a moment. | Leaving for a moment. |
How to use pronto in real life
- 1Goodbye
Nos vemos pronto.
See you soon.
Pronto = soon here.
- 2Promise
Te llamo pronto.
I'll call you soon.
Pronto after the verb.
- 3Ready
Ya estoy pronto.
I'm ready now.
Pronto can mean ready.
Mistakes English speakers make with pronto
Incorrect: Nos vemos soon.
Correct: Nos vemos pronto.
Use pronto, not English soon.
Incorrect: Pronto yo voy mañana en la noche.
Correct: Voy pronto. / Voy más tarde.
Keep pronto short; do not pile conflicting time words.
Good to know
Good to knowHasta pronto is a warm exit in Latin America. Pronto for ready is common; listo or lista is another everyday option.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ending a call
ChatPal
Te mando el archivo pronto.
I'll send you the file soon.
You
Perfecto. Hablamos pronto.
Perfect. Talk soon.
ChatPal
¿Quedas listo para mañana?
Are you set for tomorrow?
You
Sí. Estoy pronto.
Yes. I'm ready.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Soon" in Spanish
Does pronto change for gender?
As soon, no. As ready, pronto/pronta can match gender.
How do I say see you soon?
Nos vemos pronto or hasta pronto.
Is pronto formal?
No. Pronto is everyday Latin American Spanish.
Pronto or luego for soon?
Pronto is sooner; luego often means later or then.
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