How to Say “Bye” in Venezuela (Venezuelan Spanish)

By Maggie Regina • Updated October 16, 2026

Chao

everyday, Venezuela

In Venezuela the everyday way to say "bye" is Chao. Hasta luego is a neutral choice and Nos vemos means "see you".

Meaning: saying farewell (phrase)

Ways to say it

“bye” in Spanish
Spanish	Note
Chao	everyday, Venezuela
Hasta luego	neutral
Nos vemos	casual

Venezuelans often repeat the word, as in chao, chao. It works with friends, family and in shops.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Venezuela the word is spelled chao, while Uruguay and Argentina write chau.

Did you know?

Chao is thought to come from the Italian ciao and is also used in Chile and Colombia.

Examples in context

Chao, nos vemos mañana.
Bye, see you tomorrow.
Hasta luego, profe.
Goodbye, teacher.
Chao, cuídate mucho.
Bye, take good care.

Example conversation

Karina leaves her friend Mariana's house in the evening.

Karina

Ya es tarde, me voy.
It is late, I am leaving.
Mariana

Está bien. Gracias por venir.
Alright. Thanks for coming.
Karina

Chao, nos vemos pronto.
Bye, see you soon.
Mariana

Chao, cuídate.
Bye, take care.

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About The Author

Maggie Regina

¡Hola! I'm Maggie, your go-to guide for all things Spanish. From mundane terms like "Fly" and "Snake" to peculiar ones like "Activation Key" and "Snow Flurries," I've written it all. Talking about interests, I'm captivated by language acquisition and cultural nuances. When I'm not poring over Spanish grammar, you'll find me rafting upstream or braving snowstorms—although always with a heating pad nearby. Amante de la naturaleza, I'm also a fervent admirer of bison and beagles, I take part in rowing and dusting activities and, as they say in Spanish, "Estoy Bien"— I’m good!

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