Goodbye in Spanish | 7 Phrases & Examples

There are many ways to say goodbye in Spanish. A few of the most common are:

  1. Adiós
  2. Nos vemos
  3. Hasta luego
  4. Hasta pronto
  5. Hasta la próxima
  6. Cuídate
  7. Chao

Keep in mind that, similarly to saying “hi” in Spanish, some goodbye phrases are more suitable than others, depending on the context. For example, “hasta luego” is considered more formal than “chao,” which is a casual and colloquial expression. To find the right tone, use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser.

Goodbye in Spanish

Adiós

Adiós (pronounced “ah-dee-ohs”) is a standard and straightforward option to say goodbye in Spanish. Because of this, it can be considered impersonal. In any case, “adiós” is acceptable in both casual and formal contexts.

Examples: Using adiós to say goodbye in Spanish
Adiós, que tengas un buen día.
[Goodbye. Have a good day.]

Gracias por todo. ¡Adiós!
[Thanks for everything. Goodbye!]

Ella dijo adiós antes de subirse en el carro.
[She said goodbye before getting in the car.]

Nos vemos

Nos vemos (pronounced “nohs-veh-mohs”) is another way to say goodbye in Spanish. It’s similar to saying “see you” or “see you around” and therefore implies that you expect to see the recipient again in the near future.

Additionally, “nos vemos” can be used alone, but it’s also often combined with other Spanish goodbye phrases (e.g., “Adiós, nos vemos”).

Please note that “nos vemos” has other functions outside of saying goodbye. It literally translates to “we’ll see each other.” Therefore, “nos vemos mañana” means “we’ll see each other tomorrow.”

Examples: Using nos vemos to say goodbye in Spanish
Gracias. ¡Nos vemos!
[Thank you. See you!]

Fue un placer. Nos vemos.
[It was a pleasure. See you.]

Me divertí mucho. Gracias. Nos vemos.
[I had a really fun time. Thank you. See you around.]

Hasta luego

Hasta luego (pronounced “ah-staa-loo-eh-goh”) is sometimes considered one of the more formal ways to say goodbye in Spanish, although it’s also regularly used in informal conversations. It means “see you later,” suggesting that you’ll see the person again eventually.

Examples: Using hasta luego to say goodbye in Spanish
Fue un gusto en conocerte. ¡Hasta luego!
[It was nice to meet you. See you later!

Voy al supermercado. Hasta luego.
[I’m going to the supermarket. See you later.]

Cuando nos fuimos del salón, todos dijeron hasta luego.
[When we left the room, everyone said see you later.]

Hasta pronto

Hasta pronto (pronounced “ah-staa-prone-toe”) is another way to say goodbye in Spanish, and it means “see you soon.” Like, “hasta luego,” “hasta pronto” indicates that you’ll be seeing the person again, but this phrase specifies it will be sooner rather than later.

Examples: Using hasta pronto to say goodbye in Spanish
Hasta pronto, Jaime. Nos vemos la semana que viene.
[See you soon, Jaime. We’ll see each other next week.]

Hasta pronto, amigos. Disfruten el resto de sus vacaciones.
[See you soon, friends. Enjoy the rest of your vacation.]

Gracias por todo. Me divertí bastante. ¡Hasta pronto!
[Thanks for everything. I had a lot of fun. See you soon!]

Hasta la próxima

Hasta la próxima (pronounced “ah-staa-laa-prohx-see-ma”) is a Spanish expression used to say goodbye that means “until next time.” Similar to “hasta luego” and “hasta pronto,” “hasta la próxima” is used to imply that you’ll be seeing the recipient at some unspecified point in the future.

Examples: Using hasta la próxima to say goodbye in Spanish
Nos vemos en la fiesta. Hasta la próxima.
[We’ll see each other at the party. Until next time.]

Fue un placer hablar contigo. Hasta la próxima.
[It was a pleasure speaking with you. Until next time.]

Hasta la próxima, clase. No olviden hacer la tarea.
[Until next time, class. Don’t forget to do your homework.]

Cuídate

Cuídate is a casual way to say goodbye in Spanish. It’s equivalent to the English expression “take care” or “take care of yourself” and is used in the same friendly manner that expresses concern for the recipient’s wellbeing.

Examples: Using cuídate to say goodbye in Spanish
Espero que te mejores pronto. Cuídate, Mario.
[I hope you get better soon. Take care, Mario.]

Cuídate. Nos vemos el lunes.
[Take care. We’ll see each other on Monday.]

Te quiero mucho. Cuídate.
[I love you so much. Take care.]

Chao

Chao is the Spanish version of the Italian “ciao” and is used in the same way to say goodbye. It’s a colloquial and friendly expression typically used among friends, family, and other personal relationships.

Examples: Using chao to say goodbye in Spanish
Ya me tengo que ir. ¡Chao! Hablamos pronto.
[I have to go now. Bye! We’ll talk soon.]

Chao, mama. Regreso a casa más tarde.
[Bye, mom. I’ll be back home later.]

Te voy a extrañar. Chao!
[I’ll miss you. Bye!]

Frequently asked questions about goodbye in Spanish

How do you say goodbye my friend in Spanish?

One way to say goodbye in Spanish is “adiós.” Because Spanish is a gendered language, “amigo” is used when referring to a male friend, while “amiga” is used when referring to a female friend.

Therefore, goodbye my friend in Spanish can be either adiós amigo or adios amiga, depending on the recipient.

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How do you say goodbye my love in Spanish?

Adiós mi amor is how to say goodbye my love in Spanish.

Please note that there are many ways to say goodbye in Spanish, including “hasta luego.” Therefore, another way to say “goodbye my love” in Spanish is “hasta luego mi amor.”

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Gina Rancaño, BA

Gina holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, as well as a certificate in professional and public writing from Florida International University. When she’s not writing, she spends her time reading.