adiós
/aˈðjos/interjection★Beginner
formalinformal
a way of saying goodbye
Adiós, amigos.
Goodbye, friends.
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Related Phrases
dar adiósphrase
to say goodbye
💡Pro Tip
Usage
Adiós is commonly used when parting ways, especially in formal situations or when the speaker won't see the listener for a long time.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'ad deos', meaning 'to the gods', which was used as a way of saying goodbye, implying that the speaker was sending the listener to the gods for protection.
📝Usage Notes
Used in both formal and informal settings to bid farewell to someone.
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