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 options include hasta luego (see you later), hasta la vista, hasta siempre (farewell forever), hasta pronto (see you soon) and nos vemos (see you). You can also use nos vemos luego as an informal way to say see you later, or cuídate mucho (take care) when speaking to someone you care about.
What does it mean word for word?
In several phrases, the word hasta means "until".
Which one should you use?
While adiós is the standard word for goodbye, it can imply a more permanent departure. In contrast, hasta luego is used when you expect to see the person again soon. Similarly, hasta pronto is used specifically when a meeting is expected to happen in the near future.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Honduras, you may hear gudbay, which is a localized phonetic spelling or pronunciation of the English word "goodbye".
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase nos vemos literally means "we see each other".
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈdjos/
Did you know?
- The word hasta is thought by some linguists to have originated from the Arabic word ḥattā, meaning 'until'.
Examples in context
- No dijo ni adiós.He didn't even say goodbye.This sentence shows how to use the noun form of adiós to indicate someone failed to say goodbye.Tatoeba #2266186 by cueyayotl, translation #2266185 by _undertoad
- Adiós, Bob y Nora.Goodbye, Bob and Nora.This sentence shows a direct use of adiós when addressing two people.Tatoeba #1190120 by marcelostockle, translation #1098113 by cntrational
- Sonrió y dijo adiós.He smiled and said goodbye.This sentence shows the use of adiós as a verbal action.Tatoeba #1606216 by marcelostockle, translation #303034 by CK
- 63 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maria and Mateo are leaving a coffee shop.
- MaríaBueno, me tengo que ir.Well, I have to go.
- MateoEstá bien, adiós, María.Alright, goodbye, Maria.
- MaríaAdiós, Mateo, nos vemos pronto.Goodbye, Mateo, see you soon.
- MateoCuídate mucho.Take care.
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.
