adiós

goodbye

interjection ah-DYOHS Rare

Origin: From Spanish a Dios, literally 'to God', a farewell commending someone to God's care.

Usage Note

Adiós is a definitive farewell implying a longer or permanent separation, unlike hasta luego or chao for casual partings. In rural Spain it can also serve as a brief greeting called out when passing someone in the street. The written accent on the o marks the stress on the final syllable.

Examples

"Dijo adiós y cerró la puerta."

Natural Translation

He said goodbye and closed the door.

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