Adiós
standard
In Puerto Rico "bye" is Adiós, or the shorter and friendlier Chao. Many people say Nos vemos, meaning "see you".
Meaning: farewell (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Adiós | standard |
| Chao | casual |
| Nos vemos | casual |
Cuídate means "take care" and often follows a goodbye. Older people may add Dios te bendiga.
When do people say it?
Leaving a gathering can take a while. Puerto Ricans often say goodbye several times and share hugs and kisses before actually leaving.
Did you know?
- Chao comes from the Italian ciao and is used in many Spanish-speaking countries.
Examples in context
- Chao, nos vemos mañana.Bye, see you tomorrow.
- Adiós, cuídate mucho.Goodbye, take good care.
- Nos vemos el lunes.See you on Monday.
Example conversation
Yolanda says goodbye to her friend Patricia outside a restaurant in Guaynabo.
- YolandaBueno, chao, Patricia.Well, bye, Patricia.
- PatriciaChao, nos vemos pronto.Bye, see you soon.
- YolandaCuídate mucho.Take good care.
