What's 'see you later' in Italian?

Carol

Carol

Anyone- can you tell me what the phrase 'see you later' is in Italian?
I have a character saying this in an e-mail (trying to impress someone)
The online dictionaries I consulted haven't helped much.
Thanks.

Nefertari

Isn't it just ciaio?

Nefertari

or 'ci vediamo?'

montholon

'A più tardi' - according to my phrase book.

courierjohn

This is one for Jo Lindsall I reckon.
Come on Jo!

Carol

That helps a lot thanks. Now I just need to find the keys that let me put the accent in above the u.
Would they be in the symbols?
Sorry this sounds a silly question, but I don't have much cause to use them.

courierjohn

Or Jo Linsdell even.
Sorry Jo

Carol

I've sent an e-mail to Jo via Webbo.
Thanks for the suggestion Courierjohn.

montholon

For the accent, try holding down Alt + 151 on the Num Lock keys.  I've got a whole list that I could scan and send to you (or anyone else)if you'd like it.  I don't think I can send attachments through the Talkback system, although someone may know better?  If not, email me directly or through my site and I'll get back to you.  www.maggiecobbett.co.uk

Anyanka

The good old 'arrivederci' literally means 'see you again', same as 'au revoir'. Bit old-fashioned perhaps, I take it you are looking for something more informal.

Howard

When I lived in Italy it was always Ciao or often to a girl/woman Ciao bella!

Tessa Tangent

Even in London, people say Ciao.

Carol

My character (male)has only 'spoken' by e-mail to the the other person (female)and is trying to be 'cool' and impress her in advance of seeing her that evening at the local Italian restaurant-hence the see you later in Italian.
The theme is identity, and the story involves a dating agency and betrayal.

SilentTony

Why not have him do exactly as you did. If they are trying to be cool have them look it up and palm it off as some knowledge of the language they pretend to possess.

I don't know if he's going to slip up and be caught out or if it is the other way around but the misinterpretation could be a clue to either scenario.

Carol

That has already been set up with the viewpoint of the story. He is the guilty party, but it will be open to the reader to decide who was in the wrong. But the manipulation of identities is crucial.
Thanks for the tip Montholon, I'll e-mail you via Webbo's system, and you can use my e-mail for the attachment.

montholon

Carol, the sheet of accents is on its way as an email attachment. Please let me know if it doesn't arrive for any reason.

Carol

Arrived, and I've replied. Thanks.

Jay Mandal

If you say 'Ciao, bella!' to her, she may slap your face!

Carol

Hi Jay, so good to hear from you.
Now explain, why might she slap his face?

Jay Mandal

Thanks, Carol. 'Ciao, bella!' may be a bit too informal - possibly not the sort of thing to use on someone you'd like to see again. It used to be akin to a wolf-whistle - but that was a while ago, so maybe things have changed.

Carol

For my character that sounds just the sort of thing he'd say. Thanks Jay.
( I thought about using Ciao originally, but it wasn't right, but adding bella to it would work.)

Jay Mandal

Double-check current usage with a native Italian speaker just to be on the safe side!

Carol

I e-mailed Jo Linsdell as she is in Italy- via Webbo's system, but no response yet.

Jenny

The Italian Tourist Board in London might be willing to help. There's a "contact us" option and telephone number on:

http://www.italiantouristboard.co.uk/it/ind/i5.html

Carol

Thanks Jenny that is very helpful. I'll contact them, thanks again.