Tchau!
everyday, casual
The everyday goodbye in Brazil is Tchau!, borrowed from Italian ciao. For "see you soon" people say Até logo and for a final farewell Adeus. It is also called Até logo!
Meaning: farewell (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Tchau! | everyday, casual |
| Até logo! | neutral |
| Adeus | final, dramatic |
Tchau is used with friends, family and shop staff. It is often said twice, Tchau, tchau, especially at the end of phone calls.
Which one should you use?
Até logo means "until soon" and Até mais "until later". Adeus is rarely heard in daily life because it implies you may not meet again.
How do you pronounce it?
Tchau is pronounced like "chow", the same as the Italian ciao.
When do people say it?
Saying goodbye in Brazil can take a while, often with kisses on the cheek or a hug, and a promise like A gente se fala (we will talk).
Did you know?
- Tchau comes from Italian ciao, and it is spelled with tch to show the sound it has in Portuguese.
Examples in context
- Tchau, até amanhã!Bye, see you tomorrow!
- Até logo, e obrigado por tudo.See you soon, and thanks for everything.
- A gente se fala, tchau!We will talk, bye!
Example conversation
Vitória says goodbye to her friend Larissa outside a cafe in Salvador.
- VitóriaFoi ótimo te ver, Larissa.It was great to see you, Larissa.
- LarissaDigo o mesmo. A gente se fala.Same here. We will talk.
- VitóriaCombinado. Tchau!Agreed. Bye!
- LarissaTchau, beijo!Bye, kiss!
