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 |
The primary way to say farewell is adiós. Other ways to say goodbye include hasta luego (until later), hasta la vista, hasta siempre and hasta pronto. You can also use nos vemos (see you later). To wish someone well as you part, you can say Que te vaya bien (may it go well for you). In written correspondence, a formal closure is Le saludo atentamente (yours sincerely).
What does it mean word for word?
In phrases such as hasta luego, the word hasta means until.
Which one should you use?
While adiós is a general term, it can imply a more permanent or long-term departure. In contrast, hasta luego is used when you expect to see the person again soon. For a much more heavy, poetic or permanent form of goodbye, often used when someone is dying or leaving forever, use hasta siempre.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Adiós is an all-purpose term suitable for formal and informal situations. Hasta luego is a polite way to say goodbye when you expect to see the person again soon. Nos vemos is an informal phrase used to say goodbye to friends or acquaintances, whereas hasta pronto is slightly more formal or polite than nos vemos.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Honduras, you may encounter gudbay, which is a colloquial phonetic spelling or pronunciation of the English word 'goodbye'.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈdjos/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers often accompany a farewell with a 'beso', or a kiss on the cheek, even between people who are not romantic partners.
- The word hasta might have been borrowed from the Arabic word حَتَّى ('until'), rather than coming from Latin.
Examples in context
- No dijo ni adiós.He didn't even say goodbye.This sentence is useful for showing the use of adiós in a negative context.Tatoeba #2266186 by cueyayotl, translation #2266185 by _undertoad
- Adiós, Bob y Nora.Goodbye, Bob and Nora.This sentence shows a simple way to address people using adiós.Tatoeba #1190120 by marcelostockle, translation #1098113 by cntrational
- Sonrió y dijo adiós.He smiled and said goodbye.This sentence illustrates using adiós as a spoken farewell.Tatoeba #1606216 by marcelostockle, translation #303034 by CK
- ¡Adiós! Nos vemos mañana.Goodbye! See you tomorrow.
- Hasta luego.Goodbye.
- Buenos días, me despido hasta pronto.Good morning, I bid farewell for now.
- Igualmente, que tenga un buen día.Likewise, have a good day.
- 63 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are leaving a cafe.
- AlejandroAdiós, Lucía, que tengas un buen día.Goodbye, Lucía, have a good day.
- LucíaGracias, Alejandro. Adiós.Thank you, Alejandro. Goodbye.
- AlejandroNos vemos pronto.See you soon.
- LucíaSí, hasta luego.Yes, see you later.
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.
