despedida

/des.peˈði.ða/

farewell

Todos se reunieron para la despedida del equipo.

Everyone gathered for the team's farewell.

formalinformal

A farewell or goodbye, often marking the end of a relationship, job, or event.

La despedida fue emotiva y llena de lágrimas.

The farewell was emotional and full of tears.

Asistí a la despedida de mi compañero de trabajo.

I attended my coworker's farewell.

Can refer to a formal event or a simple goodbye.

Collocations

despedida de solterahen partydespedida de solterobachelor partydespedida de añoyear-end farewell

Synonyms

adiós despedida de soltero/a despedida de año

Antonyms

bienvenida llegada

Related Phrases

dar una despedidaphrase

to say goodbye

hacer una despedidaphrase

to hold a farewell event

Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal

Use 'despedida' for formal or significant farewells, while 'adiós' is more casual.

Word Origin

From the verb 'despedir' (to dismiss or say goodbye), derived from the Latin 'dispedire' (to send away).

Usage Notes

Often used for formal or significant farewells, such as retirement parties or end-of-year events.

Word Breakdown

des-

away

prefix

-pedida

dismissal or farewell

root

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