chao
everyday, informal
Casual goodbyes in Spanish include chao, nos vemos and the borrowed bye. They fit friends, coworkers and shop staff.
Meaning: saying goodbye (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| chao | everyday, informal |
| nos vemos | everyday |
| bye | borrowed, informal |
Chao is widely used across Latin America and Spain. Nos vemos means "see you" and is common after meetings.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay it is often written chau. In formal settings people prefer adiós or hasta luego.
Did you know?
- Chao comes from the Italian ciao, which spread through Spanish in Latin America.
Examples in context
- Chao, nos vemos mañana.Bye, see you tomorrow.
- Bueno, nos vemos.Well, see you.
- Bye, cuídate mucho.Bye, take care.
Example conversation
Paula leaves a party and says goodbye to her friend Inés.
- PaulaYa me voy, chao.I am leaving now, bye.
- InésChao, escríbeme cuando llegues.Bye, text me when you arrive.
- PaulaDale, nos vemos.Okay, see you.
