Adiós
neutral
A formal goodbye in Spanish is Que tenga un buen día, meaning have a good day. Hasta luego and Adiós are also polite, and Hasta pronto means see you soon.
Meaning: polite farewell (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Adiós | neutral |
| Hasta luego | polite |
| Que tenga un buen día | formal |
| Hasta pronto | polite |
Use usted forms with someone you address formally, as in Que tenga un buen día and Que le vaya bien. Fue un placer (it was a pleasure) also fits after a meeting.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In letters and emails, Atentamente and Saludos cordiales close the message politely.
How does it change in a sentence?
The formal wish uses tenga, the usted form. With a friend you would say Que tengas un buen día.
Did you know?
- The word adiós comes from a Dios, to God, an old form of wishing someone well.
Examples in context
- Que tenga un buen día, señora.Have a good day, madam.
- Hasta luego, señor Ramos.Goodbye, Mr. Ramos.
- Fue un placer, hasta pronto.It was a pleasure, see you soon.
Example conversation
Ms. Vega ends a job interview with the manager Sr. Ortiz in Madrid.
- Srta. VegaMuchas gracias por su tiempo, señor Ortiz.Thank you very much for your time, Mr. Ortiz.
- Sr. OrtizA usted. Que tenga un buen día.To you. Have a good day.
- Srta. VegaHasta pronto.See you soon.
