chao
casual
Casual goodbyes are chao and nos vemos, meaning "see you". In Argentina and Uruguay people write chau. Adiós is the standard farewell.
Meaning: a way to say farewell (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| chao | casual |
| Nos vemos | casual |
| Adiós | neutral |
| Chau | casual, Argentina |
Nos vemos works whether or not you know when you will meet again. Chao is friendly and short.
Which one should you use?
Adiós can sound final, so friends often prefer hasta luego or nos vemos.
How do you pronounce it?
Chao and chau are said the same way, close to "chow".
Did you know?
- Chao comes from the Italian ciao, which also gave Spanish the casual goodbye.
Examples in context
- Chao, nos vemos mañana.Bye, see you tomorrow.
- Chau, che, cuídate.Bye, take care.
- Adiós, que tengas buen viaje.Goodbye, have a good trip.
Example conversation
Laura leaves a café after meeting her friend Pedro.
- LauraBueno, me tengo que ir.Well, I have to go.
- PedroClaro, nos vemos pronto.Sure, see you soon.
- LauraChao, un abrazo.Bye, a hug.
