gracias y adiós
/ɡɾaθjas i adjos/from spelling rules
The phrase "thank you and goodbye" in Spanish is gracias y adiós.
This phrase is a polite way to express gratitude and signal the end of a conversation or a visit.
Did you know?
- While adiós is the standard translation for 'goodbye', in some regions it can imply a permanent farewell, like 'farewell forever'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, saying gracias is often accompanied by a light touch on the arm or a kiss on the cheek depending on the relationship.
- The word 'gracias' shares an unexpected linguistic cousin with the English word 'grace'. Both stem from the Latin 'gratia', which relates to being pleasing or well-disposed.
Examples in context
- ¡Gracias y adiós!Thank you and goodbye!This sentence is useful for expressing both gratitude and a farewell.Tatoeba #4877479 by zvzuibqx, translation #4877445 by jshholland
- Muchas gracias y adiós, señora.Many thanks and goodbye, ma'am.
- Gracias y adiós a todos.Thank you and goodbye to everyone.
Example conversation
Javier is leaving a shop after buying a gift.
- JavierAquí tiene su compra, Javier.Here is your purchase, Javier.
- ElenaTodo está perfecto, Elena.Everything is perfect, Elena.
- JavierQue tenga un buen día.Have a nice day.
- ElenaIgualmente, gracias y adiós.You too, thank you and goodbye.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries adiós, gracias, y, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
