3.13 – Saying “Goodbye” In Spanish

Like in English, and many other languages, there are many ways to say “goodbye” in Spanish.  Here are a few of them you can use in most situations. 

I’m going to give you a personal tip here. I’ve been living in Mexico ten years, and I actually only use two or three of these on a regular basis. That’s usually enough.

They key here is that you should be able to understand the other ones, in case other people say them to you.

Let’s get started!

¡Empecemos!

Adios	Goodbye
Hasta luego	See you later
Hasta pronto	See you soon
Que te vaya bien	Good luck
Que tenga un buen día.	Have a great day
Que tenga una buena noche	Have a great night.

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Practice Exercises

How would you say goodbye in these situations?

1 At the airport.  May never see the person again.  

2 Someone is leaving for a job interview.

3 A colleague is going out for lunch and will be back in 2 hours.

4 Getting out of the Uber or taxi.

5 Your friend is running in the bank to withdraw money.

6 The cleaning lady who will come again next week.

7 The lady who cuts your hair 4-5 times per year.

 

Answers:

1 Adiós or  que te vaya bien.

2 Que te vaya bien.  

3 Hasta luego  or   hasta pronto

4 que tenga buen día, buena noche

5 hasta pronto

6 Hasta luego  or  que tenga buen día

7 Adiós or hasta luego

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