| Phrase | Pronunciation | Register | Meaning / Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adiós | ah-DYOHS | Universal | Standard "goodbye"; any setting. |
| Hasta luego | AHS-tah LWAY-goh | Universal | "See you later"; most common daily farewell. |
| Hasta mañana | AHS-tah mah-NYAH-nah | Universal | "See you tomorrow." |
| Nos vemos | nohs BEH-mohs | Informal | "We'll see each other"; friends, colleagues. |
| Chau / Chao | CHOW | Very informal | From Italian ciao; close friends, youth. |
| Hasta la vista | AHS-tah lah BEES-tah | Dramatic / Playful | "Until the next sighting"; Arnold-style. |
| Buenas noches | BWEH-nahs NOH-chehs | Evening only | "Good night"; leaving at night or bed. |
| Cuídate | KWEE-dah-teh | Caring | "Take care"; warm, personal. |
Handshake (formal), one/two cheek kisses dos besos (friends, opposite sex or women), hug (close). Eye contact and smile expected.