{"id":138656,"date":"2023-10-11T08:48:28","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T12:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/how-to-say-goodbye-spanish\/"},"modified":"2025-01-31T07:03:05","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T12:03:05","slug":"how-to-say-goodbye-spanish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/spanish\/how-to-say-goodbye-spanish\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Say Goodbye in Spanish: 70+ Practical Farewell Words and Phrases for All Occasions"},"content":{"rendered":"

“Goodbye” is one of those basic phrases<\/a> that you just have to know in any language you speak.<\/p>\n

And there are many ways to bid farewell in Spanish.<\/p>\n

Whether you want a formal “take care” or a more casual “see you later,” this list has got you covered.<\/p>\n

So don’t say bye just yet!<\/p>\n

Read on for 70\u00a0ways to say goodbye in Spanish and when to use each one.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Most Common Ways to Say Goodbye in Spanish<\/h2>\n

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You’ll notice a common theme among many ways to say goodbye in Spanish.<\/p>\n

Adi\u00f3s<\/em> \u2014 Goodbye<\/h3>\n

Adi\u00f3s\u00a0<\/em>should be your basic go-to word whenever you’re not sure how to appropriately say goodbye.<\/p>\n

That’s because it’s incredibly common and can be used formally or informally.<\/p>\n

It’s also the closing you’d use when an absence is long-term or permanent. It’s the Spanish word that most literally translates to “goodbye.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Adi\u00f3s<\/strong>, nos vemos ma\u00f1ana.<\/em> (Goodbye, see you tomorrow.)<\/p>\n

Hasta luego<\/em> \u2014 See you later<\/h3>\n

Hasta luego<\/em>\u00a0is an informal phrase that\u00a0<\/em>literally means “until then.”<\/p>\n

It’s used like “see you later”<\/strong> is used in English, but it isn’t literal. That is, you can use it even if you don’t plan to see the person in the near future.<\/p>\n

Gracias por la reuni\u00f3n. Hasta luego<\/strong>.<\/em> (Thank you for the meeting. See you later.)<\/p>\n

This phrase is very common, so it’s one you’re likely to hear often.<\/p>\n

It’s also a pretty good song\u2014there’s just something appealing in singing about goodbyes!<\/p>\n

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Hasta ma\u00f1ana<\/em> \u2014 See you tomorrow<\/h3>\n

This is another informal phrase that literally means “until tomorrow.”<\/p>\n

It’s used to mean “see you tomorrow,”<\/strong> and is something you’d say to a coworker or someone else you’ll probably see the next day.<\/p>\n

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Gracias por tu ayuda hoy. Hasta ma\u00f1ana<\/strong>.<\/em> (Thank you for your help today. See you tomorrow.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Hasta pronto<\/em> \u2014 See you soon<\/h3>\n

Hasta pronto\u00a0<\/em>is an informal phrase that literally translates to “until soon.” It’s like saying “see you soon”<\/strong> in English.<\/p>\n

Unlike hasta luego<\/em>, though, it’s usually used when you’ll actually see someone soon.<\/p>\n

Me encant\u00f3 la comida. Espero verte de nuevo. \u00a1Hasta pronto<\/strong>!<\/em> (I loved the food. I hope to see you again. See you soon!)<\/p>\n

Hasta la pr\u00f3xima<\/em> \u2014 Until next time<\/h3>\n

This informal phrase literally translates as “until the next one.”<\/p>\n

Use it to mean “until next time,”<\/strong> like when you’re saying goodbye to your weekly trivia team, parting ways after your kid’s PTA meeting or in any other situation where you’d see the same people again in a similar setting.<\/p>\n

Fue genial pasar tiempo contigo. Hasta la pr\u00f3xima<\/strong> reuni\u00f3n.<\/em> (It was great spending time with you. Until the next meeting.)<\/p>\n

Hasta…<\/em> \u2014 Until…<\/h3>\n

Yes, you can make your own informal Spanish closing! All you have to do is fill in the blank after hasta\u00a0<\/em>with the next time you plan to see someone.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For instance, at a regular weekend event, you might depart from your friends by saying:<\/p>\n

Hasta<\/strong> el pr\u00f3ximo s\u00e1bado. <\/em>(Until next Saturday.)<\/p>\n

Te veo<\/em> \u2014 See you<\/h3>\n

Te veo\u00a0<\/em>is an informal phrase that literally translates to “I see you.”<\/p>\n

However, its actual meaning is decidedly less creepy: it comes across similarly to “see you”<\/strong> or “see ya.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can also pair it with when you’ll see the person next. For instance, you might say,\u00a0“te veo ma\u00f1ana”\u00a0<\/em>(see you tomorrow).<\/p>\n

Ma\u00f1ana nos encontramos en el parque. Te veo<\/strong> entonces.<\/em> (Tomorrow we’ll meet at the park. I’ll see you then.)<\/p>\n

Nos vemos<\/em> \u2014 See you<\/h3>\n

Nos vemos\u00a0<\/em>literally means “we see each other,” as in “we’ll see each other,” but it’s also used to mean “see ya.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gracias por la cena. Nos vemos<\/strong> el pr\u00f3ximo fin de semana.<\/em> (Thank you for dinner. We’ll see each other next weekend.)<\/p>\n

Nos vemos por ah\u00ed<\/em> \u2014 See you around<\/h3>\n

Use nos vemos por ah\u00ed\u00a0<\/em>if you don’t know exactly when you’ll see each other again.<\/p>\n

And again, this way to say “see you around”<\/strong> is very informal!<\/p>\n

Estoy deseando volver a<\/a> coincidir. Nos vemos por ah\u00ed<\/strong>.<\/em> (I’m looking forward to running into you again. See you around.)<\/p>\n

Encantado \/ Encantada<\/em> \u2014 Pleased to meet you<\/h3>\n

This one literally means “enchanted.”<\/p>\n

It’s often said just after being introduced, but it can also be used again as you part ways with this new person to tell them “pleased to meet you!”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Encantada<\/strong> de conoceros, chicos. \u00a1Buenas noches!<\/em> (Nice to meet you guys, good night!)<\/p>\n

Cu\u00eddese<\/em> \u2014 Take care<\/h3>\n

Informal:<\/strong> Cu\u00eddate\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

This means “take care”<\/strong> and has slightly different forms depending on the formality:\u00a0Cu\u00eddese\u00a0<\/em>is formal, while cu\u00eddate\u00a0<\/em>is informal.<\/p>\n

Gracias por su ayuda. Cu\u00eddese<\/strong>.<\/em> (Thank you for your help. Take care.)<\/p>\n

Divi\u00e9rtase<\/em> \u2014 Have fun<\/h3>\n

Informal:<\/strong> D<\/em>ivi\u00e9rtete<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Divi\u00e9rtase <\/em>is in the affirmative imperative form<\/a>, so you’re not just telling someone to “have fun!”<\/strong>\u2014it’s a command!<\/p>\n

\u00a1Nos vemos m\u00e1s tarde en la playa! Divi\u00e9rtete<\/strong>. <\/em>(See you later at the beach! Have fun.)<\/p>\n

Que tenga un buen d\u00eda<\/em> \u2014 Have a good day<\/h3>\n

Informal:<\/strong> Que tengas un buen d\u00eda<\/em><\/p>\n

This simply means “have a good day.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Like cu\u00eddese\/cu\u00eddate<\/em>, this phrase can be used formally or informally with minor modifications: que tenga un buen d\u00eda\u00a0<\/em>is formal, while que tengas un buen d\u00eda\u00a0<\/em>is informal.<\/p>\n

Note the minor but crucial difference in conjugation!<\/p>\n

Le agradezco por su ayuda. Que tenga un buen d\u00eda<\/strong>. <\/em>(I appreciate your help. Have a good day.)<\/p>\n

Formal Goodbyes in Spanish<\/h2>\n

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Le saludo atentamente<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 I send you my respectful regards<\/h3>\n

This is a very formal closing phrase, often used in written correspondence. It can be translated to “I send you my respectful regards.”<\/p>\n

Agradezco mucho su colaboraci\u00f3n en este asunto. Le saludo atentamente<\/strong>. <\/em>(I greatly appreciate your cooperation in this matter. I send you my respectful regards.)<\/p>\n

Que le vaya bien<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 May it go well for you<\/h3>\n

This is similar to saying “May it go well for you” in English, which is a courteous way to say goodbye.<\/p>\n

Le agradezco por su tiempo. Que le vaya bien<\/strong> en sus proyectos. <\/em>(I thank you for your time. I hope everything goes well for you in your projects.)<\/p>\n

Me despido<\/em> \u2014 I bid you farewell<\/h3>\n

Ha sido un placer hablar contigo. Me despido<\/strong>. <\/em>(It has been a pleasure talking with you. I bid you farewell.)<\/p>\n

Con permiso<\/em> \u2014 Excuse me<\/h3>\n

Con permiso<\/strong>. Tengo otra reuni\u00f3n.<\/em> (Excuse me. I have another meeting.)<\/p>\n

Excelente d\u00eda<\/em> \u2014 Have an excellent day<\/h3>\n

Gracias por su ayuda. \u00a1Excelente d\u00eda!<\/em> (Thank you for your help. Have an excellent day!)<\/p>\n

Quedo a su disposici\u00f3n para cualquier cosa<\/em> \u2014 I remain at your disposal for anything<\/h3>\n

Si necesita alguna otra informaci\u00f3n, quedo a su disposici\u00f3n para cualquier cosa<\/strong>. <\/em>(If you need any further information, I am at your disposal for anything.)<\/p>\n

Casual Goodbyes in Spanish<\/h2>\n

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Me voy<\/em> \u2014 I’m going, I’m leaving<\/h3>\n

Me voy\u00a0<\/em>literally translates to “I’m going,”<\/strong> so it should come as no surprise that this is an informal way to say goodbye. I’m going… away!<\/p>\n

Gracias por la visita, pero me voy<\/strong>. <\/em>(Thank you for the visit, but I’m leaving.)<\/p>\n

Chau \/ Chao<\/em> \u2014 Bye<\/h3>\n

This is\u00a0a\u00a0very informal, colloquial way to say “bye.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s likely derived from the Italian\u00a0ciao<\/em>, but unlike its Italian cousin, it’s usually only used between friends or in informal situations.<\/p>\n

Ya me voy, chau<\/strong>. Nos vemos ma\u00f1ana.<\/em> (I’m leaving now, bye. See you tomorrow.)<\/p>\n

Bye<\/h3>\n

It may not be exotic. It may not be intriguing. It may not even really be Spanish.<\/p>\n

But the fact of the matter is, bye\u00a0<\/em>is sometimes used as a colloquial, informal closing in Latin America.<\/strong><\/p>\n

So, there’s no need to have your hearing checked\u2014that native Spanish speaker might actually have used this word as you parted ways!<\/p>\n

Gracias por la cena.<\/em> Bye<\/strong>. (Thanks for dinner. Bye.)<\/p>\n

Hasta la vista<\/em> \u2014 Until we see each other again<\/h3>\n

This informal closing literally means “until the view,” but it’s interpreted more as “until we see each other again.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fue un placer conocerte. Hasta la vista<\/strong>.<\/em> (It was a pleasure meeting you. Until we meet again.)<\/p>\n

It’s hard to separate this one from its pop culture reputation, and we can’t deny that it’s tempting to say it with an Austrian accent, baby.<\/p>\n

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Nos vemos luego<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 We’ll see each other later<\/h3>\n

This is an extended version of “Nos vemos” and means “We’ll see each other later.”<\/p>\n

Gracias por la ayuda. Nos vemos luego<\/strong> en la oficina. <\/em>(Thank you for the help. See you later at the office.)<\/p>\n

Adiosito<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Bye<\/h3>\n

This is a diminutive form of adi\u00f3s<\/em> which adds a friendly and informal tone.<\/p>\n

Adiosito<\/strong>, espero verte pronto. <\/em>(Goodbye, I hope to see you soon.)<\/p>\n

Chauito<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Bye<\/h3>\n

Another diminutive form of “chao,” giving it a more informal and affectionate feel.<\/p>\n

Chauito<\/strong>, mi hija.\u00a0<\/em>(Bye, my daughter.)<\/p>\n

Slang and Colloquial Goodbyes in Spanish<\/h2>\n

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Nos vemos al rat\u00f3n<\/em> \u2014 See you later<\/h3>\n

This is a playful way of saying “see you later,” which literally means “see you later to the mouse.”<\/p>\n

Me tengo que ir. \u00a1Nos vemos al rat\u00f3n! <\/strong><\/em>(I have to go. See you later!)<\/p>\n

\u00a1Hasta el infinito!<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Until infinity!<\/h3>\n

This means “Until infinity!” It’s a playful and informal way to bid farewell.<\/p>\n

Te quiero mucho. \u00a1Hasta el infinito<\/strong>!” <\/em>(I love you so much. Until infinity!)<\/p>\n

Me (las) piro, vampiro<\/em> \u2014 I’m out, vampire<\/h3>\n

A silly way to bid farewell that rhymes. Note that this is old-fashioned, but I thought it would be fun to include anyway.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bueno, ya me voy. Me (las) piro, vampiro<\/strong>. <\/em>(Well, I’m leaving. I’m out of here, vampire.)<\/p>\n

Hasta luego, cara de huevo<\/em> \u2014 See you later, egg head<\/h3>\n

Don’t ask where this fun farewell originated from, but also don’t deny that it’s really fun to say. It’s a lighthearted and informal farewell. Here’s an example sentence:<\/p>\n

Me voy a casa. Hasta luego, cara de huevo<\/strong>. <\/em>(I’m going home. See you later, egg face.)<\/p>\n

\u00a1Me largo!<\/em> \u2014 I’m out of here!<\/h3>\n

“\u00a1Me largo!” is a colloquial way to say “I’m out of here!” in Spanish. It’s an informal expression used to convey that someone is leaving quickly or abruptly.<\/p>\n

Esto no tiene sentido. \u00a1Me largo<\/strong>! <\/em>(This makes no sense. I’m out of here!)<\/p>\n

Goodbye in Different Spanish-speaking Countries<\/h2>\n

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Nos vidrios<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 See you later<\/h3>\n

This is a playful play on words used in Mexico, as “vidrios” means glass in Spanish. It’s a fun way of saying “see you later,” but it literally means “there we glasses.”<\/p>\n

Ya me voy, nos vidrios. <\/strong><\/em>(I’m leaving, see you later!)<\/p>\n

Vaya usted con dios<\/em> \u2014 Go with God<\/h3>\n

Used mostly around Latin America, this phrase means “Go with God.”<\/p>\n

Le deseo un buen viaje. Vaya usted con Dios. <\/strong><\/em>(I wish you a safe journey. Go with God.)<\/p>\n

Si tienes tele, ah\u00ed te ves.<\/em> \u2014 If you have a TV, see you there<\/h3>\n

This is a Mexican saying which literally translates to “If you have a TV, see you there.” It’s a play on words: “TV” sounds like te ves.<\/em><\/p>\n

Me voy a casa, si tienes tele, ah\u00ed te ves. <\/strong><\/em>(I’m going home, if you have a TV, see you there.)<\/p>\n

Cu\u00eddate el dulce<\/em> \u2014 Take care of your sweet<\/h3>\n

This is a creative and playful way to say goodbye in Venezuelan Spanish. It can be translated as “Take care of the sweet thing” in English, but it’s used more for its rhyming and humorous effect.<\/p>\n

Ya me voy, cu\u00eddate el dulce<\/strong>. Nos vemos ma\u00f1ana.<\/em> (I’m leaving, take care of the sweet thing. See you tomorrow.)<\/p>\n

Chavela<\/em> \u2014 Bye<\/h3>\n

This means “bye” in Chile. It’s also someone’s name, so be careful if you have a friend named Chavela.<\/p>\n

Chavela<\/strong>, nos vemos.<\/em> (Bye, see you later.)<\/p>\n

Chau<\/em> pescao<\/em><\/strong> \u2014 See you later alligator<\/h3>\n

This is a humorous way of saying the equivalent to “See you later alligator” in English (though the literal meaning is “goodbye fish.” Pescao<\/em> is a slang abbreviation for pescado. <\/em>It’s used most often in Venezuela and Colombia.<\/p>\n

Me tengo que ir. \u00a1Chau pescao<\/strong>! <\/em>(I have to go. See you later alligator!)<\/p>\n

Saying Goodbye in Different Situations<\/h2>\n

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Before Bed<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Formal:<\/strong>\u00a0Buenas noches<\/em><\/p>\n

This means “Good night” and is used in both formal and informal settings.<\/p>\n

Informal:<\/strong>\u00a0Hasta ma\u00f1ana<\/em><\/p>\n

This means “See you tomorrow” and is commonly used among friends and family.<\/p>\n

After a Business Meeting<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Formal:<\/strong> Fue un placer trabajar juntos<\/em><\/p>\n

This means “It was a pleasure working together.” It’s a professional and polite way to say goodbye after a business meeting.<\/p>\n

Polite but less formal<\/strong>:\u00a0Hasta luego<\/em><\/p>\n

This is a polite way to say “See you later” and can be used in a professional context.<\/p>\n

Leaving a Social Gathering<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Formal:\u00a0<\/strong>Fue un placer conocerlo<\/em><\/p>\n

This means “It was a pleasure meeting you” and is appropriate in formal social settings.<\/p>\n

Informal:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Chao<\/em><\/p>\n

This is a casual and friendly way to say goodbye among friends.<\/p>\n

Leaving a Party or Celebration<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Formal:\u00a0<\/strong>Gracias por la invitaci\u00f3n, fue una gran fiesta<\/em><\/p>\n

This means “Thank you for the invitation, it was a great party.”<\/p>\n

Informal:<\/strong>\u00a0Nos vemos<\/em><\/p>\n

This means “We’ll see each other” and is a friendly way to say goodbye after a fun event.<\/p>\n

After a Conversation<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Formal:\u00a0<\/strong>Fue un placer conversar con usted<\/em><\/p>\n

This means “It was a pleasure talking with you” and is suitable for more formal conversations.<\/p>\n

Informal:<\/strong>\u00a0Hasta luego<\/em><\/p>\n

This is a friendly and common way to say goodbye after a casual conversation.<\/p>\n

Resources to Practice Saying Goodbye in Spanish<\/h2>\n