Chao
casual, everyday
The everyday way to say goodbye in Venezuela is Chao. Adiós is the standard word, and Hasta luego means "see you later".
Meaning: farewell (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Chao | casual, everyday |
| Adiós | neutral |
| Hasta luego | polite |
Chao is friendly and fits almost every situation. Hasta luego is polite and common when leaving a shop or an office.
Which one should you use?
Adiós can sound final, so many people prefer Nos vemos or Hasta luego when they expect to meet again.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Chao comes from the Italian ciao and is used all over Latin America.
Did you know?
- Chao is written with a ch in Spanish, unlike the Italian ciao it came from.
Examples in context
- Chao, nos vemos mañana.Bye, see you tomorrow.
- Hasta luego, doctor.See you later, doctor.
- Adiós, que les vaya bien.Goodbye, take care.
Example conversation
Ana says goodbye to her friend after lunch.
- AnaYa me tengo que ir.I have to go now.
- MartaChao, Ana. Escríbeme.Bye, Ana. Text me.
- AnaListo. Hasta luego.Okay. See you later.
