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"Hasta luego" is a form of "hasta luego", a phrase which is often translated as "see you later". "Bueno" is an adjective which is often translated as "good". Learn more about the difference between "hasta luego" and "bueno" below.
hasta luego(
ahs
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tah
 
lweh
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. see you later
Gracias. Ya tengo que irme. - Está bien. ¡Hasta luego!Thanks. I have to go now. - Okay. See you later!
b. so long
He estado aquí demasiado tiempo. Debería irme. ¡Hasta luego!I've been here for too long. I should go. So long!
c. good-bye
Tengo que irme. ¡Hasta luego!I have to go. Good-bye!
d. bye
Tenemos que irnos. ¡Hasta luego!We've got to go. Bye!
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bueno(
bweh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. good
La dieta mediterránea es muy buena para la salud.The Mediterranean diet is very good for your health.
a. good
Esta herramienta es buena para montar cuadros.This tool is good for putting up a painting.
a. good
Quiero invertir en muebles buenos.I want to invest in a few good furniture pieces.
a. good
Un buen hombre dio su vida por la comunidad anoche.A good man gave his life in the service of this community last night.
a. good
La tarta de manzana estaba muy buena.The apple pie was very good.
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A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(attractive)
a. hot (colloquial)
Ese actor está bien bueno.That actor is really hot.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. ok
Creo que sería mejor ir al restaurante francés. - Bueno, vayamos.I think it'd be better to go to the French restaurant. - Ok, let's go.
a. so
Bueno, ¿vamos a pedir pizza o no?So, are we going to order pizza or not?
b. well
¿Quieres una taza de café? - Bueno, vale.Would you like a cup of coffee? - Well, ok.
9. (used when answering the phone)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. hello
¿Bueno? Sí, él habla.Hello? Yes, this is he.
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