adiós
/aˈðjos/interjection★Beginner💡 goodbye
“Nos vemos mañana. ¡Adiós!”
See you tomorrow. Goodbye!
formalinformal
A farewell expression used when leaving or ending a conversation.
Me voy al trabajo. ¡Adiós!
I'm going to work. Goodbye!
Hasta luego, adiós.
See you later, goodbye.
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Can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Often followed by an exclamation mark for emphasis.
Collocations
hasta luego, adióssee you later, goodbyeadiós para siempregoodbye forever
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💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
While 'adiós' is neutral, in some regions, 'hasta luego' is preferred for casual goodbyes.
⚡Gold Rule
Pronunciation
The 'd' is pronounced, unlike in English 'adieu'.
📖Word Origin
From the Latin 'ad Deum' meaning 'to God', originally used as a blessing when parting.
📝Usage Notes
In some Spanish-speaking countries, 'adiós' is considered more final than 'hasta luego' and may imply that the speaker does not expect to see the other person again soon.
Diccionario Español-Inglés