tchau
everyday, Brazil
The everyday word for "bye" in Brazil is tchau. It works with friends, shop staff and coworkers. It is also called até logo and até amanhã.
Meaning: saying goodbye (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| tchau | everyday, Brazil |
| até logo | neutral |
| até amanhã | see you tomorrow |
Use até logo for "see you soon" and até amanhã when you will meet again tomorrow.
How do you pronounce it?
Tchau sounds like "chow" in English.
When do people say it?
In Brazil, goodbyes can be long. People often say several tchau and wave while walking away.
Did you know?
- Tchau is spelled the Italian way in Portuguese, with tch for the "ch" sound.
Examples in context
- Tchau, até amanhã!Bye, see you tomorrow!
- Até logo, e obrigado.See you soon, and thanks.
- Tchau, gente!Bye, everybody!
Example conversation
Helena leaves a bakery in Porto Alegre.
- HelenaObrigada! Até logo.Thank you! See you soon.
- PadeiroAté logo, Helena. Tenha um bom dia.See you soon, Helena. Have a good day.
- HelenaTchau!Bye!
