Chao (en. Bye)

/tʃao/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Colloquial way to say goodbye.

When the meeting ended, everyone said goodbye.

Cuando terminó la reunión, todos dijeron chao.

Informal greeting or farewell in some Latin American countries.

I’m going out, bye.

Voy a salir, chao.

Derived from the Italian 'ciao', which means 'hello' or 'goodbye'.

bye fish

Expression used to say goodbye in an informal and friendly manner.

chao pescao

bye bye

More emphatic or affectionate farewell.

chao chao

hello

Common greeting in Spanish.

hola

farewell

Action of saying goodbye or farewell.

despedida

greeting

Expression of welcome or greeting.

saludo

Very informal way of saying goodbye among friends.

I'm going home, bye.

Me voy a casa, chao.

Expression used when expecting not to see someone for a while.

Bye, take care until next time.

Chao, cuídate hasta la próxima.