Adiós
everyday, Mexico
Goodbye in Mexico is Adiós, but Mexicans often prefer softer farewells such as Hasta luego or Nos vemos.
Meaning: farewell (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Adiós | everyday, Mexico |
| Hasta luego | neutral |
| Nos vemos | casual |
Adiós fits a polite goodbye. Nos vemos means see you and Ahí nos vemos is a relaxed version for friends.
Which one should you use?
Mexicans do not shy away from the final Adiós, but it can sound permanent in a quick chat, so friends use Nos vemos instead.
When do people say it?
Goodbyes in Mexico are slow. People say Ya me voy several times, hug and often continue chatting at the door.
Did you know?
- Mexican goodbyes often stretch on, with Ya me voy repeated several times before anyone actually leaves.
Examples in context
- Adiós, que te vaya bien.Goodbye, take care.
- Hasta luego, doña Rosa.See you later, Doña Rosa.
- Ahí nos vemos, carnal.See you around, buddy.
Example conversation
Friends Memo and Gina leave a party in Guadalajara.
- MemoYa me voy, se me hace tarde.I am leaving, it is getting late.
- GinaNos vemos el lunes, entonces.See you Monday, then.
- MemoSí, adiós, que descanses.Yes, goodbye, rest well.
