Goodbyes are the words and phrases we use to end a conversation or part ways with someone. In English, there are many ways to say goodbye, ranging from formal to informal. There are also phrases for specific situations, such as leaving a party, ending a phone call, or saying goodbye when you will see the person again soon.
Common Goodbyes
These are some of the most common and simple ways to say goodbye in English.
| English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular Pronunciation | English Plural Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodbye | Goodbyes | Adiós | Adiós | /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ | /ɡʊdˈbaɪz/ |
| Bye | Byes | Chao | Chao | /baɪ/ | /baɪz/ |
| See you | See yous | Nos vemos | Nos vemos | /siː juː/ | /siː juːz/ |
| Take care | Take cares | Cuídate | Cuídense | /teɪk keər/ | /teɪk keərz/ |
| See you later | See you laters | Nos vemos luego | Nos vemos luego | /siː juː ˈleɪtər/ | /siː juː ˈleɪtərz/ |
| Have a nice day | Have nice days | Que tengas un buen día | Que tengan un buen día | /hæv ə naɪs deɪ/ | /hæv naɪs deɪz/ |
| See you soon | See you soons | Nos vemos pronto | Nos vemos pronto | /siː juː suːn/ | /siː juː suːnz/ |
| Later | Laters | Luego | Luego | /ˈleɪtər/ | /ˈleɪtərz/ |
| Farewell | Farewells | Despedida | Despedidas | /ˌfɛərˈwɛl/ | /ˌfɛərˈwɛlz/ |
Formal Goodbyes
These phrases are polite and appropriate for professional settings, meetings, or when speaking with someone you don’t know well.
| English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular Pronunciation | English Plural Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodbye | Goodbyes | Adiós | Adiós | /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ | /ɡʊdˈbaɪz/ |
| Farewell | Farewells | Despedida | Despedidas | /ˌfɛərˈwɛl/ | /ˌfɛərˈwɛlz/ |
| Take care | Take cares | Cuídese | Cuídense | /teɪk keər/ | /teɪk keərz/ |
| It was nice meeting you | It was nice meeting you | Fue un gusto conocerte | Fue un gusto conocerlos | /ɪt wʌz naɪs ˈmiːtɪŋ juː/ | /ɪt wʌz naɪs ˈmiːtɪŋ juː/ |
| I look forward to seeing you | I look forward to seeing you | Espero verte pronto | Espero verlos pronto | /aɪ lʊk ˈfɔːrwərd tuː ˈsiːɪŋ juː/ | /aɪ lʊk ˈfɔːrwərd tuː ˈsiːɪŋ juː/ |
| Have a good day | Have good days | Que tenga un buen día | Que tengan un buen día | /hæv ə ɡʊd deɪ/ | /hæv ɡʊd deɪz/ |
| Until next time | Until next times | Hasta la próxima | Hasta las próximas | /ənˈtɪl nɛkst taɪm/ | /ənˈtɪl nɛkst taɪmz/ |
Informal Goodbyes
These are casual ways to say goodbye, often used with friends, family, or people your age.
| English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular Pronunciation | English Plural Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bye | Byes | Chao | Chao | /baɪ/ | /baɪz/ |
| See ya | See yas | Nos vemos | Nos vemos | /siː jə/ | /siː jəz/ |
| Later | Laters | Luego | Luego | /ˈleɪtər/ | /ˈleɪtərz/ |
| Catch you later | Catch you laters | Te veo luego | Los veo luego | /kætʃ juː ˈleɪtər/ | /kætʃ juː ˈleɪtərz/ |
| Take care | Take cares | Cuídate | Cuídense | /teɪk keər/ | /teɪk keərz/ |
| See you soon | See you soons | Nos vemos pronto | Nos vemos pronto | /siː juː suːn/ | /siː juː suːnz/ |
| Have a good one | Have good ones | Que te vaya bien | Que les vaya bien | /hæv ə ɡʊd wʌn/ | /hæv ɡʊd wʌnz/ |
Which is an informal way to say goodbye that means 'I'll see you later'?
See ya
'See ya' is a casual and informal way to say goodbye, especially among friends.
Situational Goodbyes
These are phrases for specific situations, such as leaving a party, ending a phone call, or saying goodbye when you will see the person again.
| English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular Pronunciation | English Plural Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| See you tomorrow | See you tomorrows | Nos vemos mañana | Nos vemos mañana | /siː juː təˈmɒroʊ/ | /siː juː təˈmɒroʊz/ |
| Talk to you later | Talk to you laters | Hablamos luego | Hablamos luego | /tɔːk tuː juː ˈleɪtər/ | /tɔːk tuː juː ˈleɪtərz/ |
| I have to go | We have to go | Tengo que irme | Tenemos que irnos | /aɪ hæv tuː ɡoʊ/ | /wiː hæv tuː ɡoʊ/ |
| It was great seeing you | It was great seeing you | Fue genial verte | Fue genial verlos | /ɪt wʌz ɡreɪt ˈsiːɪŋ juː/ | /ɪt wʌz ɡreɪt ˈsiːɪŋ juː/ |
| Good night | Good nights | Buenas noches | Buenas noches | /ɡʊd naɪt/ | /ɡʊd naɪts/ |
| See you around | See you arounds | Nos vemos por ahí | Nos vemos por ahí | /siː juː əˈraʊnd/ | /siː juː əˈraʊndz/ |
What do you say at the end of a phone call?
Talk to you later
'Talk to you later' is commonly used to end phone calls or casual conversations with the intention of contacting again.
Tips for Using Goodbyes
- Use formal goodbyes in professional settings or with people you don’t know well.
- Use informal goodbyes with friends, family, or people your age.
- “See you” and similar phrases imply you will see the person again soon.
- “Take care” is a polite way to show concern for the other person’s well-being.
- You can add “everyone” or “all” to include a group, e.g., “Goodbye, everyone.”
Now you can confidently say goodbye in English in any situation!
Flashcards (1 of 29)
- English Singular: Goodbye
- English Plural: Goodbyes
- English Singular Pronunciation: /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/
- English Plural Pronunciation: /ɡʊdˈbaɪz/
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
