adeus
/aˈdews/
Goodbye in Portuguese can be expressed as adeus, até-logo, até mais ver, passe-bem or tchau.
Meaning: farewell (intj)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA |
|---|---|
| adeus | /aˈdews/ (Brazil) /aˈdewʃ/ (Rio de Janeiro) |
| até-logo | /aˌtɛˈlɔ.ɡu/ (Brazil) /ɐˌtɛˈlɔ.ɡu/ (Portugal) |
| até mais ver | /aˈtɛ ˈmajs ˈve(ʁ)/ (Brazil, word by word) |
| passe-bem | /ˌpa.siˈbẽj̃/ (Brazil) /ˌpa.sɨˈbɐ̃j̃/ (Portugal) |
| tchau | /ˈt͡ʃaw/ (Brazil) /ˈt͡ʃaw/ (Portugal) |
These terms are used to express a farewell.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase até-logo literally means until soon.
Which one should you use?
Adeus is generally used when you don't expect to see the person again soon or if you're parting ways permanently. In contrast, tchau is the most common and versatile way to say goodbye in everyday conversation.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Adeus is the most formal way to say goodbye. Tchau is an informal expression equivalent to "bye" in English. Passe-bem is a polite way to say goodbye, often used when leaving a shop or a formal encounter.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, the phrase um abraço is commonly used among friends to say goodbye.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈdews/
Did you know?
- The common word tchau is actually a loanword from the Italian ciao.
- The formal word adeus is actually a contraction of the phrase ad Deum, meaning 'to God'.
- Using adeus in a casual setting can sound accidentally dramatic or ominous because it implies a permanent separation.
Examples in context
- Adeus e boa sorte.Goodbye and good luck.This sentence uses adeus to wish someone luck.Tatoeba #1272273 by paula_guisard, translation #434818 by lukaszpp
- Adeus e boa noite.Goodbye and good night.This sentence uses adeus to wish someone a good night.Tatoeba #11136886 by carlosalberto, translation #11136879 by carlosalberto
- Eu vim dizer adeus.I've come to say goodbye.This sentence uses adeus to describe the act of saying goodbye.Tatoeba #6563494 by heo598, translation #64018 by CK
- 59 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucas is leaving for a long trip abroad.
- LucasCamila, eu preciso ir agora.Camila, I have to go now.
- CamilaEu sei, Lucas. Adeus!I know, Lucas. Goodbye!
- LucasAdeus e cuide-se bem.Goodbye and take good care of yourself.
- CamilaVocê também, boa viagem!You too, have a good trip!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “goodbye” translations and entries adeus, até-logo, até mais ver, passe-bem, tchau, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (até, mais, ver) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries adeus, até, mais, ver, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
