addio
/adˈdi.o/A farewell or parting phrase used when leaving or ending a conversation.
È ora di andare, addio a tutti voi.
It's time to go, goodbye to all of you.
Can be used in both formal and emotional contexts, often implying a more permanent or final separation.
A farewell or parting phrase used when someone is leaving permanently or when parting ways for a long time.
Dopo vent'anni all'estero, disse addio all'Italia.
After twenty years abroad, he said goodbye to Italy.
Often carries a sense of finality or deep emotion.
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💡Pro Tip
When to use 'addio'
Use 'addio' when you want to express a more formal or final goodbye, especially in emotional or permanent farewells. It is not typically used in casual or temporary partings.
⚡Gold Rule
Formality and finality
'Addio' is the most formal way to say goodbye in Italian and implies a sense of finality. It is often used in literature, poetry, or when parting ways for a long time.
📖Word Origin
From the phrase 'a Dio' (to God), literally 'to God', implying a farewell under God's protection.
📝Usage Notes
'Addio' is more formal and final than 'ciao' or 'arrivederci'. It is often used in emotional or permanent farewells, such as when leaving a place or person for a long time.