adios
The Chamorro word for bye is adios.
adios is used as a way to say goodbye.
Meaning: short for goodbye (intj)
Did you know?
- In Chamorro culture, a goodbye is often accompanied by a specific physical gesture of respect to elders, regardless of the words used.
- The use of adios in the Mariana Islands is a linguistic remnant of the Spanish colonial period which lasted for over two centuries.
- Because the Mariana Islands are a crossroads of the Pacific, you might hear adios mixed with English 'bye' in a single sentence during casual conversation.
Examples in context
- Adios, see you later.Bye, see you later.
- Adios, have a nice day.Bye, have a nice day.
- I have to go now, adios.I have to go now, bye.
Example conversation
Antonio and Theresa are leaving a party.
- AntonioHåga'ao, Theresa. Adios!See you, Theresa. Bye!
- TheresaAdios, Antonio!Bye, Antonio!
- AntonioSaiya' i tasi!Take care!
- TheresaHåga'ao!See you!
