Chau
everyday, Uruguay
In Uruguay the everyday goodbye is Chau. Hasta luego is a neutral choice and Nos vemos means "see you".
Meaning: saying farewell (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Chau | everyday, Uruguay |
| Hasta luego | neutral |
| Nos vemos | casual |
Chau is used with friends, family and in shops. In the Río de la Plata region it is spelled with au, not with ao.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Hasta luego fits formal moments such as leaving an office. Nos vemos suits friends you expect to meet again.
Did you know?
- Chau is thought to come from the Italian ciao, which reached the Río de la Plata with Italian immigrants.
Examples in context
- Chau, nos vemos mañana.Bye, see you tomorrow.
- Hasta luego, doctora.Goodbye, doctor.
- Chau, cuídate.Bye, take care.
Example conversation
Valentina leaves a friend's house after dinner.
- ValentinaBueno, ya me voy.Well, I am leaving now.
- GonzaloDale, gracias por venir.Alright, thanks for coming.
- ValentinaGracias a vos. Chau.Thanks to you. Bye.
- GonzaloChau, nos vemos.Bye, see you.
