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How to Say "Tomorrow" in Spanish

Learn how to say 'tomorrow' in Spanish. This essential time word is used daily to discuss future plans, appointments, and schedules.

Mañana.

mah-NYAH-nahneutral

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Use this when making plans for the following day, such as suggesting a meeting time or confirming a deadline. It is also the standard way to say 'see you tomorrow' when paired with 'hasta'.

Alternatives

  • Mañana por la mañanause this to specify tomorrow morning
  • Para mañanause this when referring to a deadline for tomorrow
  • El día de mañanause this for a more formal or poetic sense of the future

Ways to get it wrong

Confusing with morning

The word 'mañana' means both 'tomorrow' and 'morning', so use context clues to distinguish between the two.

Adding an extra article

Do not say 'el mañana' when you mean tomorrow; just use the word by itself.

A small cultural note

In many Latin American countries, 'mañana' is often used loosely to mean 'sometime in the future' rather than literally the next day.

Frequently asked

How do I say see you tomorrow in Spanish?

You should say 'Hasta mañana'. It is the most common and natural way to end a conversation.

Does mañana always mean tomorrow?

No, it can also mean morning. You can tell the difference by whether it is used with an article like 'la mañana'.

How do I say tomorrow night?

You say 'mañana por la noche'. You simply add the time of day after the word 'mañana'.

Is "mañana" morning or tomorrow?

The Spanish word "mañana" can mean both "morning" and "tomorrow." The context of the sentence will usually make it clear which meaning is intended.

What is the correct Spanish word for tomorrow?

The correct Spanish word for tomorrow is "mañana."

How do Mexicans say "see you tomorrow"?

Mexicans commonly say "hasta mañana" to mean "see you tomorrow."

What is "tomorrow morning" in Spanish?

Tomorrow morning in Spanish is "mañana por la mañana."