Adiós (en. Bye)

/aˈðjos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Word used to say goodbye or to bid farewell.
When the meeting ended, everyone said goodbye with an 'adiós'.
Cuando terminó la reunión, todos se despidieron con un 'adiós'.
Way of distancing oneself or saying goodbye to someone.
She waved goodbye before leaving.
Ella le dio un adiós con la mano antes de irse.

Etymology

From Latin 'adiōs', which means 'I go to' or 'I leave you.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

see you later
Expression used to say goodbye expecting to see the person again.
hasta luego
goodbye, see you tomorrow
Farewell indicating that one will see each other again the next day.
adiós, hasta mañana
bye
Informal and short way to say goodbye.
bye

Related Words

to say goodbye
To say goodbye to someone when leaving.
despedir
adiosito
Affectionate diminutive of goodbye.
adiósito

Slang Meanings

Casual farewell.
After the party, everyone said 'goodbye, see you!'
Después de la fiesta, todo el mundo dijo '¡adiós, nos vemos!'.
Goodbye said informally.
Bye! See you next time!
¡Chau! ¡Hasta la próxima!