Adiós
neutral
To say goodbye in Peru you can use Adiós, Hasta luego or the casual Chau. Adiós sounds the most final, while Hasta luego is the safe polite choice. It is also called Nos vemos.
Meaning: farewell (interjection)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Adiós | neutral |
| Hasta luego | everyday |
| Chau | casual, Peru |
| Nos vemos | friendly |
With friends, say Chau or Nos vemos. With a customer, a teacher or an older person, Hasta luego or Que le vaya bien sounds respectful.
Which one should you use?
Adiós suggests a longer parting. For a short goodbye that you expect to follow with another meeting, Hasta luego fits better.
Did you know?
- Adiós comes from the older phrase a Dios, meaning "to God".
Examples in context
- Adiós, que tenga un buen día.Goodbye, have a good day.
- Chau, nos vemos pronto.Bye, see you soon.
Example conversation
Lucía says goodbye to her teacher Profesor Ramos after class in Lima.
- LucíaHasta luego, profesor.See you later, professor.
- RamosAdiós, Lucía. Que le vaya bien.Goodbye, Lucía. Take care.
- LucíaGracias, hasta el viernes.Thank you, until Friday.
