Hola y adiós
neutral, Mexico
In Mexico you say Hola y adiós for the pair, with Hola for hello and Adiós or Hasta luego for goodbye. Friends often say Bye or Nos vemos when leaving. It is also called Hola y hasta luego.
Meaning: greeting and farewell (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Hola y adiós | neutral, Mexico |
| Hola y hasta luego | everyday |
| Bye | casual, Mexico |
Hola works at any time of day. Hasta luego is the most common neutral farewell, while Adiós can sound a little final.
Which one should you use?
Young Mexicans often say Bye or Chao. Nos vemos means "see you" and is very common.
When do people say it?
In Mexico it is normal to say Buenos días or Buenas tardes instead of Hola when entering a shop, and people may say Que le vaya bien as a goodbye.
Did you know?
- Adiós comes from a Dios, meaning "to God", and in some regions it is also used as a greeting when passing people.
Examples in context
- Hola, ¿cómo estás?Hello, how are you?
- Hasta luego, nos vemos mañana.Goodbye, see you tomorrow.
- Adiós, que le vaya bien.Goodbye, take care.
Example conversation
Carlos meets his friend Diego outside a taquería in Mexico City and later says goodbye.
- CarlosHola, Diego. ¿Cómo estás?Hello, Diego. How are you?
- DiegoBien, pero ya me voy. Hasta luego.Good, but I am leaving. Goodbye.
- CarlosNos vemos, adiós.See you, bye.
