Ci vediamo
See you
Phrase in 30 Seconds
The essential Italian way to say goodbye to friends, implying you'll meet again soon.
- Means: 'We see each other' or 'See you later'.
- Used in: Casual departures, ending phone calls, or making plans.
- Don't confuse: With 'Ti vedo', which literally means 'I see you' right now.
Explanation at your level:
Significado
A casual way to say goodbye.
Contexto cultural
The 'Ci vediamo' is often accompanied by the 'doppio bacio' (double kiss), starting on the right cheek. It signifies a warm, personal connection. In the south, farewells can be long. 'Ci vediamo' might be said five times before someone actually leaves the house. Many Italian-Americans use 'See you' but retain the warmth of the Italian 'Ci vediamo,' often mixing it with 'Ciao' or 'Stammi bene.' In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 'Ci vediamo' is used just as in Italy, but often followed by a very precise time, reflecting Swiss punctuality.
Add a time
To sound more natural, always try to add a time word like 'domani' or 'dopo' to 'Ci vediamo'.
Not for the Pope
Avoid using this with people in high authority unless they use it with you first. Stick to 'Arrivederci'.
Significado
A casual way to say goodbye.
Add a time
To sound more natural, always try to add a time word like 'domani' or 'dopo' to 'Ci vediamo'.
Not for the Pope
Avoid using this with people in high authority unless they use it with you first. Stick to 'Arrivederci'.
The 'Ci si vede' trick
If you want to sound like a local in Tuscany or Rome, use 'Ci si vede'—it's the ultimate 'cool' farewell.
Teste-se
Complete the farewell with the correct pronoun.
____ vediamo domani!
'Ci' is the reflexive pronoun for 'noi' (we), making the phrase 'We see each other.'
Match the phrase to the correct time.
You are meeting a friend tomorrow morning. What do you say?
'Domani' means tomorrow, which fits the situation.
Choose the best response for the dialogue.
A: 'Grazie per la cena, è stato bellissimo.' B: 'Grazie a te! _________.'
'Ci vediamo presto' (See you soon) is a natural and friendly way to end a dinner with friends.
Which of these is the most informal?
Select the most casual way to say goodbye.
'Ci si vede' is an impersonal, very casual variation often used by young people.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Formal vs Informal Farewells
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes! Even though it literally means 'We see each other,' it is the standard way to say goodbye to a single individual.
'Ciao' is used for both hello and goodbye. 'Ci vediamo' is specifically for goodbye and implies a future meeting, making it more specific.
'Ci vediamo' focuses on the act of meeting, while 'A presto' focuses on the timing (soon). They are often used together: 'Ci vediamo, a presto!'
Only in a very casual email to a friend. For business, use 'Cordiali saluti' or 'A presto' if you know them well.
It's a reflexive pronoun meaning 'each other.' Without it, 'vediamo' just means 'we see' (like 'we see a bird').
Yes, if you go to that restaurant often. It's a friendly way to show you'll be back.
You say 'Ci vediamo alle cinque.' Remember to use 'alle' for the time.
It means 'See you later,' specifically later on the same day.
Yes, it is a standard Italian phrase used from Milan to Sicily.
Yes, in that case, 'Ci vediamo presto' (See you soon) is perfect.
Frases relacionadas
A presto
similarSee you soon
A dopo
similarSee you later
Arrivederci
formalGoodbye (until we see each other again)
Ci sentiamo
similarWe'll talk soon
Ci becchiamo
slangCatch ya later
Onde usar
Leaving a Cafe
Luca: Grazie per il caffè, Maria.
Maria: Prego! Ci vediamo!
Ending a Phone Call
Giulia: Allora a stasera?
Paolo: Sì, ci vediamo alle otto.
Leaving Work
Collega: Buon fine settimana!
Tu: Grazie, ci vediamo lunedì!
At the Gym
Amico: Io vado a fare la doccia.
Tu: Ok, ci vediamo mercoledì.
Leaving a Party
Ospite: Ciao a tutti, io vado.
Tutti: Ciao! Ci vediamo presto!
Ending a Date
Lui: Mi sono divertito molto.
Lei: Anch'io. Ci vediamo, allora.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'Ci' as 'See' and 'Vediamo' as 'We-do-it-more'. 'See! We do it more!' (We see each other again).
Visual Association
Imagine two people looking through binoculars at each other across a sunny Italian piazza, waving goodbye but pointing to their eyes to say 'I'll see you later!'
Rhyme
Ci vediamo, poi torniamo! (We see each other, then we come back!)
Story
Marco and Sofia are at a cafe. Marco stands up to leave. He doesn't want to say a final 'Addio,' so he says 'Ci vediamo' to remind Sofia that their friendship is a circle, not a line. They will see each other again tomorrow at the same spot.
Word Web
Desafio
Next time you finish a conversation with an Italian speaker (or even a friend), say 'Ci vediamo' out loud. Try to add a time, like 'Ci vediamo domani.'
In Other Languages
Nos vemos
The pronoun 'Nos' vs 'Ci'.
On se voit
French uses the impersonal 'on' more frequently than Italian uses 'ci'.
Wir sehen uns
German requires the pronoun 'uns' after the verb, while Italian 'ci' comes before.
またね (Mata ne)
No verb is explicitly used in the common Japanese farewell.
نراكم (Narakum)
It is transitive (We see you) rather than reflexive (We see each other).
再见 (Zàijiàn)
Lacks the reflexive 'each other' nuance of the Italian version.
다음에 봐요 (Dae-eum-e bwa-yo)
Emphasis is on the time (next) rather than the reciprocal act.
A gente se vê
Uses a noun phrase ('the people') as a pronoun.
Easily Confused
Learners often use 'Ci vediamo' when they actually mean they will call the person.
Use 'vediamo' for face-to-face, 'sentiamo' for phone/text.
Literal translation of 'I see you'.
'Ti vedo' is a statement of current perception, not a farewell.
Perguntas frequentes (10)
Yes! Even though it literally means 'We see each other,' it is the standard way to say goodbye to a single individual.
'Ciao' is used for both hello and goodbye. 'Ci vediamo' is specifically for goodbye and implies a future meeting, making it more specific.
'Ci vediamo' focuses on the act of meeting, while 'A presto' focuses on the timing (soon). They are often used together: 'Ci vediamo, a presto!'
Only in a very casual email to a friend. For business, use 'Cordiali saluti' or 'A presto' if you know them well.
It's a reflexive pronoun meaning 'each other.' Without it, 'vediamo' just means 'we see' (like 'we see a bird').
Yes, if you go to that restaurant often. It's a friendly way to show you'll be back.
You say 'Ci vediamo alle cinque.' Remember to use 'alle' for the time.
It means 'See you later,' specifically later on the same day.
Yes, it is a standard Italian phrase used from Milan to Sicily.
Yes, in that case, 'Ci vediamo presto' (See you soon) is perfect.
