Adiós, amigo
/aˈdjos aˈmiɡo/word by word
In Spanish, the phrase for "goodbye friend" is Adiós, amigo.
This phrase is used as a friendly way to say goodbye to a single male friend.
Which one should you use?
Use Adiós, amigos when you are saying goodbye to a group of male friends or a mixed-gender group of friends. Use Adiós, amiga when you are saying goodbye to a single female friend.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
While Adiós, amigo is a standard way to say goodbye, the phrase Nos vemos, amigo is a more casual and common way to say goodbye among friends, as Adiós can sometimes sound more final.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, it is common to use the phrase Nos vemos al rato to mean "See you later".
How does it change in a sentence?
To change the gender of the person you are addressing, change the masculine amigo to the feminine amiga.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈdjos aˈmiɡo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a goodbye between male amigos often includes a hug or a pat on the back, which is more common than in English-speaking cultures.
- Saying Adiós to a friend can sometimes feel more like a permanent farewell than a casual parting. This is because the word literally means 'to God'.
- While amigo means 'friend', its root is the Latin verb amō, which means 'to love'. This links the concept of friendship directly to the act of loving.
Examples in context
- Adiós, amigo, nos vemos mañana.Goodbye, friend, see you tomorrow.
- ¡Adiós, amigo! Que tengas un buen viaje.Goodbye, friend! Have a good trip.
- Adiós, amigo, cuídate mucho.Goodbye, friend, take care.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are leaving a cafe.
- LucíaMe tengo que ir ya.I have to go now.
- JavierNo hay problema, Lucía.No problem, Lucía.
- LucíaAdiós, amigo. Cuídate mucho.Goodbye, friend. Take care.
- JavierIgualmente, hasta pronto.You too, see you soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (adiós, amigo) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries adiós, amigo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
