Goodbyes in Spanish help you leave conversations politely and naturally. This includes formal and informal phrases, as well as ways to say “see you later” and express good wishes.
Common Goodbyes
Common goodbye phrases work in most situations, whether casual or slightly formal.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Adiós | Goodbye |
| Hasta luego | See you later |
| Hasta pronto | See you soon |
| Hasta mañana | See you tomorrow |
| Nos vemos | See you |
| Chau / Chao | Bye (informal) |
| Que te vaya bien | Hope things go well for you |
| Cuídate | Take care (informal) |
| Saludos | Regards / Best wishes |
| Buenas noches | Good night (often used as goodbye in the evening) |
Informal Goodbyes
These phrases are used with friends, family, or people your age. They’re casual and friendly.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Nos vemos | See you |
| Chau / Chao | Bye |
| Hasta luego | See you later |
| Hasta prontito | See you very soon |
| Me voy | I’m off / I’m leaving |
| Te cuidas | Take care (informal) |
| Hasta la vista | See you later (popularized by movies) |
| Ahí nos vemos | See you around |
| Que estés bien | Hope you’re well |
| ¡Suerte! | Good luck! |
Formal Goodbyes
Use these in professional settings, with elders, or people you don’t know well. They sound polite and respectful.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Hasta luego | See you later |
| Que tenga un buen día | Have a good day (formal) |
| Que tenga buena tarde | Have a good afternoon (formal) |
| Que tenga buena noche | Have a good evening/night (formal) |
| Fue un placer hablar con usted | It was a pleasure speaking with you |
| Le deseo lo mejor | I wish you the best |
| Cuídese | Take care (formal) |
| Hasta la próxima | Until next time |
| Saludos cordiales | Kind regards |
| Me despido | I take my leave |
Saying “See You...”
Spanish has many ways to say “See you...” depending on when you’ll meet again.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Hasta luego | See you later |
| Hasta pronto | See you soon |
| Hasta mañana | See you tomorrow |
| Hasta la próxima | Until next time |
| Hasta el lunes | See you Monday |
| Nos vemos mañana | See you tomorrow |
| Nos vemos pronto | See you soon |
| Hasta dentro de poco | See you in a little while |
| Hasta ya | See you now / See you in a bit (very casual) |
| Hasta que nos veamos | Until we see each other |
Parting with Good Wishes
These expressions add warmth and kindness to your goodbyes.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Que te vaya bien | Hope things go well for you |
| Que tengas un buen día | Have a good day |
| Que descanses | Rest well (usually at night) |
| Que duermas bien | Sleep well |
| Cuídate mucho | Take good care of yourself |
| Mucha suerte | Lots of luck |
| Bendiciones | Blessings |
| Que todo salga bien | Hope everything goes well |
| Éxito en todo | Success in everything |
| Espero verte pronto | I hope to see you soon |
Cultural Tips
- ¡Chau! comes from Italian and is very common in Latin America, especially Argentina.
- Adiós can sound very final (like “farewell”), so it’s often replaced with Hasta luego or Nos vemos.
- When saying goodbye in the evening, Buenas noches is polite and common.
- Adding Cuídate or Cuídese shows you care about the other person’s well-being.
- In formal settings, using the person’s title or last name with the goodbye phrase is respectful (e.g., Hasta luego, señor García).
Goodbyes are a chance to leave a positive impression and show respect. Now you have the right words no matter who you’re talking to!
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- English: Goodbye
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
