chao
casual, Colombia
The everyday way to say goodbye in Colombia is chao. Hasta luego and nos vemos are also very common. It is also called Adiós.
Meaning: farewell (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| chao | casual, Colombia |
| Hasta luego | neutral |
| Adiós | neutral |
| Nos vemos | friendly |
Chao comes from Italian ciao and is used with almost everyone. Hasta luego is a bit more polite and works in shops and offices.
Which one should you use?
Adiós is correct but can sound more final in everyday talk. Many Colombians use it when they will not see the person for a long time.
Did you know?
- Que le vaya bien is a polite farewell that wishes the other person things go well, and Colombians use it all the time.
Examples in context
- Chao, nos vemos mañana.Bye, see you tomorrow.
- Hasta luego, que le vaya bien.See you later, take care.
Example conversation
Natalia leaves a coffee shop in Bogotá after meeting a colleague.
- NataliaBueno, me tengo que ir.Well, I have to go.
- ColegaListo. Nos vemos el lunes.Okay. See you on Monday.
- NataliaChao, que le vaya bien.Bye, take care.
