See you soon!
'A presto' — a PRES-to. Stress on 'presto'. The 'a' is the Italian preposition for 'until' in goodbye phrases.
Use when you expect to see someone again relatively soon — within days or weeks. Works in both formal and informal contexts, making it one of Italian's most versatile goodbyes.
All 'a + time' goodbyes in Italian use 'a' as 'until' — 'a presto' (until soon), 'a domani' (until tomorrow), 'a dopo' (until later). 'Presto' means 'soon'. This construction elegantly turns a goodbye into a promise of reunion.
A domani!
Until tomorrow! / See you tomorrow!
Specific — implies you'll definitely meet tomorrow. Common in daily routines.
A dopo!
See you later!
'Dopo' (after/later) — used when you'll see the person the same day.
A tra poco!
See you in a bit!
'Tra poco' (in a little while) — very soon, within the hour. Very casual.
Italian goodbyes often include logistical reminders for the next meeting ('porta i documenti' — bring the documents, 'non dimenticare la giacca' — don't forget your jacket). The goodbye conversation extends into the next encounter — very much forward-looking.