adiós
interjectionCEFR A1High frequency
What does “adiós” mean in English?
goodbye
Example sentences
Adiós, hasta mañana.
Goodbye, see you tomorrow.
Adiós, que tengas un buen día.
Goodbye, have a good day.
¡Adiós, amigos!
Goodbye, friends!
How to use it
Adiós means 'goodbye'. Slightly formal; for casual partings use chao or hasta luego. Carries an accent on the o because the stress falls on the final syllable.
Common mistake
Adiós is more final than English 'bye'. For casual or short-term partings, use hasta luego (see you later) or chao.