Adios
The English phrase 'goodbye' is expressed in Chamorro as Adios.
Adios is used as a way to say farewell.
Meaning: farewell (intj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some parts of Guam, you may use the phrase Adios ya hao! to say 'Goodbye to you!'
Did you know?
- Chamorro is a member of the Austronesian language family, meaning that while Adios is Spanish, the structure of the sentence Adios ya hao! follows a pattern related to languages in Southeast Asia.
- The Chamorro word Adios is a loanword from Spanish, which reflects the centuries of Spanish colonial influence on the Mariana Islands.
- In many Chamorro households, the way you say goodbye is often accompanied by specific gestures of respect for elders that are culturally specific to the islands.
Examples in context
- I have to go now, Adios.I have to go now, goodbye.
Example conversation
Elena and Antonio are leaving a party.
- ElenaAdios, Antonio.Goodbye, Antonio.
- AntonioAdios, Elena.Goodbye, Elena.
- ElenaTura hula!See you later!
- AntonioHula!Later!
