adiós
Adiós, nos vemos mañana.
Goodbye, see you tomorrow.
Used to say farewell.
Me voy, adiós.
I'm leaving, goodbye.
Adiós, que tengas un buen día.
Goodbye, have a nice day.
Can be formal or informal depending on tone. Often used in both spoken and written Spanish.
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Pro Tip
When to use adiós
Use *adiós* when leaving a place or ending a conversation, similar to 'bye' in English. It’s more final than *hasta luego* ('see you later').
Gold Rule
Formal vs. informal
While *adiós* is neutral, adding *señor/a* (e.g., *Adiós, señor*) makes it more formal.
Word Origin
From the phrase *a Dios vos encomiendo* ('I commend you to God'), a religious farewell phrase in Old Spanish. Over time, it shortened to *adiós*.
Usage Notes
While *adiós* is universally understood, regional alternatives like *chao* (Latin America) or *hasta luego* (more temporary) are also common. In some contexts, it can imply a longer separation.