Adiós
neutral
Three common ways to say "goodbye" in Spanish are Adiós, hasta luego and hasta mañana.
Meaning: farewell (interjection)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Adiós | neutral |
| Hasta luego | everyday |
| Hasta mañana | until tomorrow |
All three are polite and fit most situations.
Which one should you use?
Adiós is the general goodbye. Hasta luego means "see you later" and hasta mañana means "see you tomorrow", so use it when you will really meet the next day.
Did you know?
- The pattern hasta plus a time word, such as hasta pronto or hasta la vista, is a very common way to build farewells in Spanish.
Examples in context
- Adiós, señora.Goodbye, ma'am.
- Hasta luego, que les vaya bien.See you later, take care all of you.
Example conversation
Students say goodbye to their teacher, Mr. Ortega, at the end of the day.
- LucíaHasta mañana, profesor.See you tomorrow, professor.
- Profesor OrtegaHasta mañana, Lucía. Adiós, chicos.See you tomorrow, Lucía. Goodbye, kids.
- LucíaAdiós.Goodbye.
