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luego means later — a common term in Essential Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: August 8, 2025

📘 Essential Spanish

luego

adverb • /[LWEH-go]/

later

Example:

Te veo luego en la cafetería.

I'll see you later at the café.

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🧠 What does luego mean?

Luego is a common Spanish adverb that generally translates to 'later' in English. It indicates that something will happen after a period of time or after another action is completed. While 'later' is a good general translation, 'then,' 'afterwards,' and 'soon' can also be suitable depending on the context.

📚 Extra examples

  • Voy a la tienda y luego al banco.
    I'm going to the store and then to the bank.
  • Te llamo luego.
    I'll call you later.
  • Primero comemos y luego vemos una película.
    First we'll eat and then we'll watch a movie.
  • Hasta luego.
    See you later.
  • Luego te cuento.
    I'll tell you later.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'later' in Spanish?
The most common way to say 'later' in Spanish is 'luego.'
How do you pronounce 'luego' in Spanish?
It's pronounced 'lway-go'. The 'u' is silent and the 'e' sounds like the 'e' in 'bed'.
How do you use 'luego' in a sentence?
You can use 'luego' at the beginning or end of a sentence, or even between clauses. For instance: 'Luego voy al cine' (Later, I'm going to the cinema), 'Voy al cine luego' (I'm going to the cinema later), or 'Voy a comer, luego iré al cine' (I'm going to eat, then I'll go to the cinema).
What is the English translation of 'luego'?
The most common translation is 'later', but it can also mean 'then', 'afterwards', or even 'soon' depending on the context.
Does 'luego' change for gender or number?
No, 'luego' is an adverb and doesn't change its form.
Is 'luego' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'luego' is extremely common in everyday conversations.
Does 'luego' have slang or double meanings?
While 'luego' itself doesn't have slang meanings, the phrase 'luego luego' is used in some parts of Latin America to mean 'immediately' or 'right away'.
Is 'luego' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The core meaning and usage of 'luego' are consistent across Spain and Latin America. However, as mentioned, 'luego luego' signifies 'immediately' in some parts of Latin America, whereas this usage isn't common in Spain.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "luego"

Synonyms: después, más tarde
Opposites: ahora, inmediatamente

💡 Did You Know?

While 'hasta luego' is commonly translated as 'see you later,' you can also use 'nos vemos luego' which literally means 'we'll see each other later.'

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