How to Say Goodbye in Spain: From Formal to Casual

Common Farewells

PhrasePronunciationRegisterMeaning / Context
Adiósah-DYOHSUniversalStandard "goodbye"; any setting.
Hasta luegoAHS-tah LWAY-gohUniversal"See you later"; most common daily farewell.
Hasta mañanaAHS-tah mah-NYAH-nahUniversal"See you tomorrow."
Nos vemosnohs BEH-mohsInformal"We'll see each other"; friends, colleagues.
Chau / ChaoCHOWVery informalFrom Italian ciao; close friends, youth.
Hasta la vistaAHS-tah lah BEES-tahDramatic / Playful"Until the next sighting"; Arnold-style.
Buenas nochesBWEH-nahs NOH-chehsEvening only"Good night"; leaving at night or bed.
CuídateKWEE-dah-tehCaring"Take care"; warm, personal.

Body Language

Handshake (formal), one/two cheek kisses dos besos (friends, opposite sex or women), hug (close). Eye contact and smile expected.

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