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"Soon" in Spanish: pronto

pronto

Say it: PROHN-tohadverb/ˈpɾonto/

Soon in Spanish is pronto. Nos vemos pronto means see you soon. Pronto can also mean ready: ya estoy pronto.

Goodbye

Nos vemos pronto.
See you soon.
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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

SpanishEnglish
prontosoon / ready

Time adverb, or ready as an adjective.

hasta prontosee you soon

Friendly goodbye.

muy prontovery soon

Stronger near-future.

lo antes posible / prontoas soon as possible

Urgent plans; pronto alone also works.

pronto vuelvoI'll be right back

Leaving for a moment.

How to use pronto in real life

  1. 1Goodbye

    Nos vemos pronto.

    See you soon.

    Pronto = soon here.

  2. 2Promise

    Te llamo pronto.

    I'll call you soon.

    Pronto after the verb.

  3. 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

Hasta pronto is a warm exit in Latin America. Pronto for ready is common; listo or lista is another everyday option.

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  1. ChatPal

    Te mando el archivo pronto.

    I'll send you the file soon.

  2. You

    Perfecto. Hablamos pronto.

    Perfect. Talk soon.

  3. ChatPal

    ¿Quedas listo para mañana?

    Are you set for tomorrow?

  4. 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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