Goodbyes in Spanish cover a range of expressions — from casual farewells to more formal and heartfelt partings — helping you end conversations naturally.

Saying goodbye is a universal part of conversation, and Spanish offers many ways to do it depending on the situation. Whether you’re leaving a friend, wrapping up a phone call, or signing off in a formal setting, these expressions will help you part ways smoothly.

Common Farewells

These are the most frequently used goodbyes you’ll hear in everyday Spanish — simple, natural, and appropriate for most situations.
Spanish FarewellEnglish FarewellSpanish ExampleEnglish Example
AdiósGoodbyeAdiós, nos vemos mañana.Goodbye, see you tomorrow.
Hasta luegoSee you laterHasta luego, cuídate.See you later, take care.
Chau / ChaoByeChau, que tengas un buen día.Bye, have a good day.
Hasta prontoSee you soonHasta pronto, llama si necesitas algo.See you soon, call if you need anything.
Nos vemosSee youNos vemos en la universidad.See you at the university.
Hasta mañanaSee you tomorrowHasta mañana, descansa.See you tomorrow, rest well.
Me voyI’m leavingMe voy, nos hablamos luego.I’m leaving, we’ll talk later.
CuídateTake careCuídate mucho, adiós.Take care, goodbye.
Que te vaya bienHope it goes wellQue te vaya bien en el examen.Hope you do well on the exam.
Buenas nochesGood nightBuenas noches, hasta mañana.Good night, see you tomorrow.

___, que tengas un buen día.


Which Spanish word is an informal way to say 'Bye'?


Chau
'Chau' (or 'Chao') is an informal way to say 'Bye,' especially common in casual conversations.

Formal Goodbyes

Use these expressions in professional settings, with strangers, or anytime you want to be polite and respectful—especially in writing or more serious conversations.
Spanish FarewellEnglish FarewellSpanish ExampleEnglish Example
Hasta luegoSee you laterGracias por su ayuda, hasta luego.Thank you for your help, see you later.
Que tenga un buen díaHave a good dayQue tenga un buen día, señora Gómez.Have a good day, Mrs. Gómez.
Fue un placerIt was a pleasureFue un placer conocerlo.It was a pleasure meeting you.
Le deseo lo mejorI wish you the bestLe deseo lo mejor en su nuevo trabajo.I wish you the best in your new job.
Hasta prontoSee you soonEstaré en contacto, hasta pronto.I’ll be in touch, see you soon.
Saludos cordialesKind regardsSaludos cordiales y éxito en su proyecto.Kind regards and success with your project.
Quedo a su disposiciónI remain at your disposalQuedo a su disposición para cualquier consulta.I remain at your disposal for any inquiries.
Buenas tardes/nochesGood afternoon/eveningBuenas noches, que descanse.Good evening, rest well.
Muchas gracias y hasta luegoThank you very much and see you laterMuchas gracias por todo y hasta luego.Thank you very much for everything and see you later.
Espero su respuestaI look forward to your responseEspero su respuesta y le deseo un buen día.I look forward to your response and wish you a good day.

Casual Goodbyes

These are friendly, informal ways to say goodbye among friends, family, or peers. They often appear in spoken Spanish and text messages.
Spanish FarewellEnglish FarewellSpanish ExampleEnglish Example
Nos vemosSee youNos vemos en el parque.See you at the park.
Ahí nos vidriosSee you (slang)Ahí nos vidrios, cuídate.See you, take care.
Hasta la próximaUntil next timeBueno, hasta la próxima.Well, until next time.
Me voyI'm offMe voy, hablamos más tarde.I’m off, we’ll talk later.
CuídateTake careCuídate, nos hablamos.Take care, we’ll talk.
ByeByeBye, que pases bien.Bye, have a good time.
HastaSee you¿Listo? Hasta.Ready? See you.
Te veoI’ll see youTe veo más tarde.I’ll see you later.
Que estés bienHope you're wellQue estés bien, saludos.Hope you’re well, regards.
ChauByeChau, que duermas bien.Bye, sleep well.

Farewells for Special Situations

Some goodbyes are tailored for specific moments—like ending a phone call, leaving a party, or saying goodbye before a long absence. These help you sound natural no matter the context.
Spanish FarewellEnglish FarewellSpanish ExampleEnglish Example
Hasta ahoraSee you in a bitTermino y te llamo, hasta ahora.I’ll finish up and call you, see you in a bit.
Te llamo luegoI’ll call you laterTerminé, te llamo luego.I’m done, I’ll call you later.
Que descansesRest wellQue descanses, hablamos mañana.Rest well, we’ll talk tomorrow.
Buen viajeHave a good trip¡Buen viaje! Nos cuentas a la vuelta.Have a good trip! Tell us when you’re back.
Feliz fin de semanaHave a happy weekendFeliz fin de semana, nos vemos el lunes.Have a happy weekend, see you on Monday.
CuídenseTake care (plural)Cuídense todos, hasta pronto.Take care everyone, see you soon.
Pásala bienHave a good timeHoy hay fiesta, pásala bien.There’s a party today, have a good time.
Nos hablamosWe’ll talkNos hablamos después del trabajo.We’ll talk after work.
Que sigas bienHope you keep wellQue sigas bien, amiga.Hope you keep well, friend.
Hasta la vistaSee you (farewell)¡Hasta la vista, baby!See you, baby!

Parting Words of Affection

When you want to add warmth or emotion to a goodbye, these expressions are perfect—especially among close friends, family, or romantic partners.
Spanish FarewellEnglish FarewellSpanish ExampleEnglish Example
Te quieroI love youMe voy, te quiero.I’m leaving, I love you.
BesosKissesBesos, cuídate.Kisses, take care.
AbrazosHugsAbrazos fuertes, nos vemos.Big hugs, see you.
Cuídate muchoTake good care of yourselfCuídate mucho, te extraño.Take good care of yourself, I miss you.
Hasta luego, mi amorSee you later, my loveHasta luego, mi amor.See you later, my love.
Estoy aquí para tiI’m here for youMe voy, pero estoy aquí para ti.I’m leaving, but I’m here for you.
Que duermas bienSleep wellQue duermas bien, cielo.Sleep well, darling.
Siempre contigoAlways with youHasta pronto, siempre contigo.See you soon, always with you.
Te voy a extrañarI’m going to miss youMe voy, te voy a extrañar.I’m leaving, I’m going to miss you.
Nos vemos, amorSee you, loveNos vemos, amor.See you, love.

Culture Tips

  • In many Spanish-speaking countries, it’s common to say “Adiós” only when you don’t expect to see someone for a while. For everyday partings, people often say “Hasta luego” or “Nos vemos”.
  • Saying “Cuídate” (take care) is a warm, caring way to say goodbye, even among acquaintances.
  • In some regions, especially in Argentina and Uruguay, you might hear “Chau” instead of “Adiós.”
  • When leaving a group, it’s polite to say goodbye to each person individually—especially in Latin American cultures.
  • Using terms of affection like “Besos” or “Abrazos” is common among close friends and family, but not in formal contexts.

In which regions is 'Chau' particularly common for saying goodbye?


Argentina and Uruguay
'Chau' is especially common in Argentina and Uruguay as an informal way to say goodbye.

In what contexts are terms like 'Besos' and 'Abrazos' appropriate as part of a farewell?


Among close friends and family
'Besos' (kisses) and 'Abrazos' (hugs) are intimate expressions best reserved for close relationships.

Summary

Spanish offers a rich variety of ways to say goodbye, from formal to casual to heartfelt. Choosing the right expression depends on your relationship, the setting, and the tone you want to convey. Now you’re ready to close any conversation with confidence!

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    • English Farewell: Goodbye
    • English Example: Goodbye, see you tomorrow.

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