Greetings
How to say “goodbye” in Spanish
“Adiós” is the standard way to say goodbye in Spanish. It is polite, works with anyone, and is the word you will see on signs and hear in every film. In casual conversation people often use “hasta luego” or “chao” instead.
In Spanish
Adiós
Goodbye
Say it: ah-DYOHS
Other ways to say “goodbye”
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Hasta luego
See you later
The most common friendly goodbye; it does not promise a time.
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Hasta pronto
See you soon
Warmer, when you expect to meet again before long.
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Chao
Bye
Informal, from italian “ciao”; very common in latin america and also used in spain (sometimes written chau).
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Nos vemos
See you
Casual; “nos vemos mañana” means see you tomorrow.
Example sentences
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Adiós, que tengas un buen día.
Goodbye, have a nice day.
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Hasta luego, nos vemos el lunes.
See you later, see you on Monday.
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Chao, te llamo esta noche.
Bye, I'll call you tonight.
How to reply
Adiós, ¡cuídate!
Goodbye, take care!
Good to know
- In some Latin American countries “adiós” can sound more final than in Spain, so “hasta luego” or “nos vemos” are the safer everyday choices.
- On the phone people usually say “hasta luego” or “adiós” and then “¡cuídate!”.
Questions about “goodbye” in Spanish
How do you say “goodbye” in Spanish?
“goodbye” in Spanish is “Adiós” (Goodbye). It is pronounced ah-DYOHS. You can also say “Hasta luego”, “Hasta pronto”, “Chao”.
How do you pronounce “Adiós”?
“Adiós” sounds like ah-DYOHS. The capital letters mark the stressed syllable. Tap the speaker on this page to hear it.
What are other ways to say “goodbye” in Spanish?
“Hasta luego” (See you later): the most common friendly goodbye; it does not promise a time. “Hasta pronto” (See you soon): warmer, when you expect to meet again before long. “Chao” (Bye): informal, from Italian “ciao”; very common in Latin America and also used in Spain (sometimes written chau). “Nos vemos” (See you): casual; “nos vemos mañana” means see you tomorrow.
How do you reply to “Adiós”?
A natural reply is “Adiós, ¡cuídate!” (Goodbye, take care!).
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