gracias, adiós
/ˈɡɾaθjas/ [ˈɡɾa.θjas aˈdjos/word by word
In Spanish, gracias, adiós is used to say thank you goodbye.
The phrase gracias, adiós is a polite way to express gratitude and say farewell simultaneously. It is commonly used when concluding a transaction, such as when you are leaving a shop or a restaurant after being served.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈɡɾaθjas/ [ˈɡɾa.θjas aˈdjos]. The word has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 1 of 4.
Did you know?
- While adiós is the standard translation for 'goodbye', using it in some Spanish-speaking cultures can imply a permanent or long-term farewell rather than a casual 'see you later'.
- The word adiós is not originally a farewell, but a religious entrustment. It evolved from the phrase 'to God', meaning the speaker is leaving you in God's care.
- Using gracias, adiós together in a casual setting with close friends can unexpectedly come across as stiff or cold rather than polite.
Examples in context
- Muchas gracias, que tenga un buen díaThank you very much, have a good day
- Te agradezco mucho, nos vemosI am very grateful to you, see you later
- Muchas gracias, adiós.Thank you very much, goodbye.
- Gracias, adiós, que tenga un buen día.Thank you, goodbye, have a good day.
- Gracias, adiós, nos vemos mañana.Thank you, goodbye, see you tomorrow.
Example conversation
Daniel is leaving a small shop after buying a coffee.
- DanielGracias, adiós.Thank you, goodbye.
- SofíaDe nada, Daniel, adiós.You're welcome, Daniel, goodbye.
- Daniel¡Hasta luego!See you later!
- Sofía¡Que te vaya bien!Have a good one!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (gracias, adiós) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries adiós, gracias, CC BY-SA 4.0.
