adiós bebé
/adjos bebe/from spelling rules
The phrase adiós bebé is the Spanish way to say "bye baby".
You can use adiós bebé when saying goodbye to an actual infant or as an affectionate term of endearment for a romantic partner. While adiós is a standard way to say goodbye, adding bebé makes the expression highly intimate and affectionate.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of adiós (goodbye) and bebé (baby).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, if you want to say "See you later, my little boy", you might use the phrase Hasta luego, mi niño.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, using bebé as a romantic term of endearment is seen as a modern influence from English-language pop music and film.
- If you use adiós with a stranger in some regions, it can sound more like a final, permanent farewell rather than a casual 'bye'.
- The word adiós is a shortened version of an old phrase meaning 'I commend you to God'. It is a direct linguistic relative of the English 'adieu' and the Italian 'addio'.
Examples in context
- Chau, bebéBye, baby
- Nos vemos, cariñoSee you later, darling
- Adiós bebé, nos vemos mañana.Bye baby, see you tomorrow.
- Tengo que irme, adiós bebé.I have to go, bye baby.
- Adiós bebé, te quiero mucho.Bye baby, I love you very much.
Example conversation
Javier is leaving for work and saying goodbye to María.
- JavierYa me voy, adiós bebé.I'm leaving now, bye baby.
- MaríaTen un buen día, Javier.Have a great day, Javier.
- JavierGracias, te amo mucho.Thanks, I love you very much.
- MaríaYo también te amo.I love you too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries adiós, bebé, CC BY-SA 4.0.
