chao
casual, Cuba
In Cuba people say goodbye with chao, adiós or nos vemos. Chao is the most relaxed and is used between friends and neighbors.
Meaning: phrase used when parting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| chao | casual, Cuba |
| adiós | standard |
| nos vemos | friendly |
Nos vemos means "see you" and fits when you will meet again. Hasta luego and hasta mañana are also common. Cuídate is a warm "take care".
Is it said differently in some regions?
A Cuban goodbye often takes a while. People repeat chao, chao and stay chatting at the door before they actually leave.
Did you know?
- The word chao in Spanish comes from the Italian ciao and is used across Latin America.
Examples in context
- Chao, nos vemos mañana.Bye, see you tomorrow.
- Adiós, cuídate.Goodbye, take care.
- Hasta luego, vecino.See you later, neighbor.
Example conversation
Maritza leaves her neighbor Pedro's house in Havana.
- MaritzaBueno, me voy. Chao.Well, I am leaving. Bye.
- PedroChao, cuídate mucho.Bye, take good care.
- MaritzaNos vemos mañana.See you tomorrow.
