Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| adiós | /aˈdjos/ | |
| hasta luego | /ˌasta ˈlweɡo/ | |
| hasta la vista | /ˌasta la ˈbista/ | |
| hasta siempre | /asta sjempɾe/ (from spelling rules) | |
| hasta pronto | /asta pɾonto/ (from spelling rules) | |
| nos vemos | /nos ˈbemos/ | |
| gudbay | /ɡudbai/ (from spelling rules) | Honduras |
Other common ways to say goodbye include hasta luego, hasta pronto and nos vemos. You might also use the well-wish que te vaya bien, which translates to 'may things go well for you'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase hasta luego literally means 'until later', while hasta pronto literally means 'until soon'.
Which one should you use?
While adiós can mean a simple 'goodbye', it often carries a stronger sense of finality or a long-term departure compared to hasta luego. For a very solemn farewell, such as when someone is leaving permanently or when mourning a death, use hasta siempre, which means 'until forever'. Nos vemos is a common way to say 'see you' or 'see you later'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Honduras, you may encounter gudbay, which is a colloquial phonetic spelling of the English word 'goodbye'. Adiós is the standard way to say goodbye in Ecuador.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈdjos/
Did you know?
- Linguists believe the word hasta may have been borrowed from the Arabic word ḥattā, which also means 'until'.
Examples in context
- No dijo ni adiós.He didn't even say goodbye.This sentence shows the use of the noun form of adiós to describe a lack of greeting.Tatoeba #2266186 by cueyayotl, translation #2266185 by _undertoad
- Adiós, Bob y Nora.Goodbye, Bob and Nora.This sentence demonstrates how to use adiós when addressing people directly.Tatoeba #1190120 by marcelostockle, translation #1098113 by cntrational
- Sonrió y dijo adiós.He smiled and said goodbye.This sentence shows how to use adiós as an utterance after an action.Tatoeba #1606216 by marcelostockle, translation #303034 by CK
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Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are leaving a coffee shop after meeting.
- SofíaFue un gusto verte, Mateo.It was a pleasure seeing you, Mateo.
- MateoIgualmente, Sofía. Adiós.Likewise, Sofía. Goodbye.
- Sofía¡Cuídate mucho!Take good care of yourself!
- MateoGracias, tú también.Thanks, you too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “goodbye” translations and entries adiós, hasta luego, hasta la vista, hasta siempre, hasta pronto, nos vemos, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries adiós, hasta, hasta la vista, hasta luego, la, luego, siempre, vista, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
