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 |
For more temporary departures where you expect to see the person again, you might use hasta luego or nos vemos. If you intend to meet someone again later in the day, you can use the informal nos vemos más tarde to mean "see you later".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase hasta luego literally means "until later", while hasta pronto literally means "until soon".
Which one should you use?
While adiós can imply a permanent farewell, phrases like hasta luego or nos vemos are more typical for temporary departures. For a final, permanent farewell, often used when someone has died or is leaving forever, use hasta siempre, which means "until forever".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Honduras, the English word "goodbye" is sometimes used as the localized phonetic spelling or pronunciation gudbay. In Uruguay, adiós is the most common and straightforward way to say goodbye.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈdjos/
Did you know?
- The word adiós is a contraction of the phrase 'to God', essentially entrusting the person to God's care when parting.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a physical gesture like a kiss on the cheek or a hug often accompanies nos vemos when saying goodbye to friends.
Examples in context
- No dijo ni adiós.He didn't even say goodbye.This sentence shows how to use the word adiós in a negative context.Tatoeba #2266186 by cueyayotl, translation #2266185 by _undertoad
- Adiós, Bob y Nora.Goodbye, Bob and Nora.This sentence demonstrates using adiós when addressing multiple people.Tatoeba #1190120 by marcelostockle, translation #1098113 by cntrational
- Sonrió y dijo adiós.He smiled and said goodbye.This sentence shows adiós being used as an action in a narrative.Tatoeba #1606216 by marcelostockle, translation #303034 by CK
- 63 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are leaving a coffee shop.
- SofíaFue un placer verte, Daniel.It was a pleasure to see you, Daniel.
- DanielIgualmente, Sofía. Que tengas un buen día.Likewise, Sofía. Have a good day.
- SofíaGracias. ¡Adiós!Thank you. Goodbye!
- Daniel¡Adiós!Goodbye!
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.
