Chau
everyday, Argentina
The everyday way to say goodbye in Argentina is Chau. Hasta luego and Nos vemos are common too, and adiós sounds more final and formal.
Meaning: farewell (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Chau | everyday, Argentina |
| Hasta luego | neutral |
| Nos vemos | casual |
| Adiós | formal |
Chau fits friends, family and shop staff. Nos vemos means "see you" and is used when you expect to meet again.
Which one should you use?
Adiós is used for a long goodbye or in writing. In daily life most Argentines pick chau.
How do you pronounce it?
Chau sounds like "chow". It comes from the Italian ciao and is a mark of the Italian influence in Argentina.
Did you know?
- Argentines often greet and say goodbye with one kiss on the cheek, even between a man and a woman.
Examples in context
- Chau, nos vemos mañana.Bye, see you tomorrow.
- Hasta luego, que tengas buen día.See you later, have a good day.
Example conversation
Andrea says goodbye to her friend Federico after lunch in Buenos Aires.
- AndreaBueno, me tengo que ir.Well, I have to go.
- FedericoDale, chau. Nos vemos.Okay, bye. See you.
- AndreaChau, un beso.Bye, a kiss.
