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 |
What does it mean word for word?
In several common farewell phrases, the word hasta means 'until'.
Which one should you use?
Adiós can imply a more permanent or long-term departure and is more final than other options. Hasta luego means 'see you later' and is used when you expect to see the person again soon. Hasta pronto is used specifically when the next meeting is expected to happen in the near future. Hasta siempre is a very solemn or poetic way to say goodbye, often used when someone will never be seen again. Nos vemos is a casual way to say goodbye that literally means 'we see each other'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Nos vemos is an informal way to say goodbye among friends or acquaintances. Chao is a playful and informal way to say goodbye. For formal settings, you can use the polite and respectful phrase Que tenga un buen día to wish someone a good day.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Honduras, you may encounter gudbay, which is a localized phonetic adaptation of the English word 'goodbye'.
Related words
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'.
- The casual farewell chao is not originally Spanish, but is used across many Spanish-speaking countries as a playful alternative to adiós.
- The phrase hasta la vista follows a similar linguistic logic to the French 'au revoir' or the Italian 'arrivederci', as they all use the concept of 'seeing' to imply a future meeting.
Examples in context
- No dijo ni adiós.He didn't even say goodbye.This sentence shows the use of the noun adiós in a negative context.Tatoeba #2266186 by cueyayotl, translation #2266185 by _undertoad
- Adiós, Bob y Nora.Goodbye, Bob and Nora.This sentence demonstrates how to address people using adiós.Tatoeba #1190120 by marcelostockle, translation #1098113 by cntrational
- Sonrió y dijo adiós.He smiled and said goodbye.Tatoeba #1606216 by marcelostockle, translation #303034 by CK
- Gracias por la reunión y que tenga un buen día. ¡Adiós!Thank you for the meeting, have a good day. Goodbye!
- Nos vemos el sábado para el almuerzo. ¡Chao!See you on Saturday for lunch. Bye!
- Saludos a tu familia y nos vemos pronto. ¡Hasta luego!Send my regards to your family, see you soon. See you later!
- 63 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Daniel are leaving a coffee shop.
- MaríaFue un gusto verte, Daniel.It was a pleasure to see you, Daniel.
- DanielIgualmente, María. Adiós.Likewise, María. Goodbye.
- María¡Que tengas un buen día!Have a good day!
- DanielGracias, tú también.Thanks, you too.
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.
