chao
casual, Cuba
A casual way to say bye in Cuba is chao. Adiós is the standard word and nos vemos means "see you". It is also called hasta luego.
Meaning: farewell (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| chao | casual, Cuba |
| adiós | neutral |
| nos vemos | casual |
| hasta luego | neutral |
Chao and nos vemos are common among friends and family. Hasta luego fits shops and polite goodbyes.
Which one should you use?
Adiós can sound more final than hasta luego, which implies you will see each other again.
How do you pronounce it?
In Cuban speech the final -s is often soft, so nos vemos can sound like "no vemo".
Did you know?
- Chao came into Spanish from the Italian ciao and is used across Latin America.
Examples in context
- Chao, nos vemos mañana.Bye, see you tomorrow.
- Adiós, que te vaya bien.Goodbye, take care.
- Hasta luego, vecina.See you later, neighbor.
Example conversation
Dayana says goodbye to her cousin Leo after a visit in Matanzas.
- DayanaBueno, me voy. Chao.Well, I am leaving. Bye.
- LeoChao, nos vemos pronto.Bye, see you soon.
- DayanaHasta luego.See you later.
