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    Chau (en. Bye)

    /tʃaw/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An informal way to say goodbye.
    I always say 'bye' when leaving.
    Siempre me despido con un 'chau' al salir.
    An interjection used to indicate the end of a conversation.
    She told me she was leaving, and I responded with 'bye'.
    Ella me dijo que se iba y yo respondí con un 'chau'.

    Etymology

    From the Italian 'ciao', which is used both for greeting and saying goodbye.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bye, see you
    Expression used to say goodbye while hoping for a future meeting.
    chau, nos vemos
    bye, take care
    A way to say goodbye while wishing well to the other person.
    chau, cuídate

    Related Words

    goodbye
    Formal word for saying goodbye.
    adiós
    see you later
    Expression used to indicate a future meeting.
    hasta luego
    greeting
    Expression used to start a conversation.
    saludo

    Slang Meanings

    Very informal goodbye.
    When we left the meeting, everyone said 'bye'.
    Cuando salimos de la reunión, todos dijeron 'chau'.
    Expression used by young people among friends.
    When the party ended, we said 'bye' to each other.
    Al terminar la fiesta, nos dijimos 'chau'.