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adiós
/aˈðjos/
goodbye
Adiós, nos vemos mañana.
Goodbye, see you tomorrow.
neutral
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.
Collocations
adiós para siempregoodbye foreverdar el adiósto say goodbye
Synonyms
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.
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