Ways to Say "Goodbye" in Spanish
The most common general word for goodbye in Spanish is adiós, and it works in almost any situation. In casual everyday partings, you will also hear hasta luego constantly.
The most common way
Goodbye; a neutral, general farewell used in almost any situation.
How to say it: Stress the accented final syllable: ah-DYOHS, with a clean Spanish o and a soft d, not a hard English d.
Other ways to say it
- neutral/casual
See you later; the everyday default goodbye in many Spanish-speaking places.
When to use it: Use it with shopkeepers, coworkers, acquaintances, or friends when you leave, even if you have no specific plan to meet later.
- casual
See you; a relaxed goodbye among people who expect to meet again.
When to use it: Use it with friends, classmates, or colleagues in informal everyday situations.
- informal
Bye; a quick, friendly informal goodbye.
When to use it: Use it with friends, peers, or in relaxed messages; avoid it in formal contexts.
- warm/friendly
Take care; a warm, caring goodbye.
When to use it: Use it with friends, family, or people you care about when parting.
- polite/formal
A polite farewell meaning 'I hope things go well for you.'
When to use it: Use it with strangers, customers, older people, or in service situations when you want to sound respectful.
- time-specific
See you tomorrow; used when you know you will meet the next day.
When to use it: Use it at work, school, or with friends when your routine or plans bring you together again tomorrow.
In a conversation
- A
. ¡ !
I'm heading off. See you later!
- B
¡ !
See you tomorrow!
- A
.
Take care.
Common mistakes
adios→ adiósThe written accent marks the stressed final syllable, so adiós needs the accent.