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definitive goodbye

[dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv ɡʊdˈbaɪ]
noun phrasepl: definitive goodbyes
adeus definitivo
1. A final, conclusive farewell that signals the permanent end of a relationship, connection, or situation with no intention of return or reconciliation
After years of trying to make it work, they exchanged a definitive goodbye and never spoke again.
Depois de anos tentando fazer funcionar, trocaram um adeus definitivo e nunca mais falaram.
2. An irreversible parting that marks a complete and lasting separation
Saying a definitive goodbye to her old life was both painful and liberating.
Dizer um adeus definitivo à sua vida antiga foi tanto doloroso quanto libertador.
NYC Slang
the final dap / forever peace out
Synonyms
final goodbyelast goodbyepermanent farewellirreversible partingconclusive farewell
Antonyms
temporary goodbyesee you laterprovisional farewellbrief parting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adeus definitivo
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tchau pra sempre
More colloquial variant using 'tchau' instead of 'adeus'
São Paulo
adeus definitivo
Formal usage preferred in São Paulo
Portugal
adeus definitivo / despedida definitiva
Both forms acceptable; 'despedida' more commonly used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

burning bridges
closing the door on something
drawing a line in the sand
calling it quits
turning the page
moving on for good
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