Adiós
standard
In Puerto Rico "goodbye" is Adiós. Day to day people also say Hasta luego or Nos vemos for "see you".
Meaning: farewell (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Adiós | standard |
| Nos vemos | casual |
| Hasta luego | everyday |
Hasta luego fits most situations, such as leaving a store. Nos vemos is casual and used with people you will see again. Adiós sounds a little final.
When do people say it?
Older people often add a blessing such as Dios te bendiga when saying goodbye.
Did you know?
- The word adiós comes from a Dios, meaning "to God".
Examples in context
- Adiós, que tengas buen día.Goodbye, have a good day.
- Hasta luego, nos vemos mañana.See you later, see you tomorrow.
- Nos vemos pronto.See you soon.
Example conversation
Mario leaves a hardware store and says goodbye to the owner Don Tito in Cabo Rojo.
- MarioHasta luego, Don Tito.See you later, Don Tito.
- Don TitoAdiós, que Dios te bendiga.Goodbye, God bless you.
- MarioIgualmente.Likewise.
