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farewell

[/ˈfeərwel/]
noun/interjection/adjectivepl: farewells
adeus
1. A polite expression used when parting from someone, wishing them well
She waved and called out farewell as the train departed.
Ela acenava e gritava adeus enquanto o trem partia.
2. The action of saying goodbye to someone
They exchanged farewells at the airport.
Eles trocaram despedidas no aeroporto.
3. Used as an adjective to describe a final appearance or event
It was his farewell performance as the conductor.
Foi sua apresentação de despedida como maestro.
NYC Slang
peace out, catch you later
Synonyms
goodbyeadieugoodbyepartingleave-taking
Antonyms
greetinghellowelcome

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adeus
Most common term for farewell
General Brazilian
tchau
Informal and casual goodbye
Portugal
adeus
Standard formal farewell
Portugal
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Informal, meaning 'see you later'

Related Idioms & Phrases

bid farewell - to say goodbye formally
a fond farewell - a warm and affectionate goodbye
wave farewell - to say goodbye while waving
farewell tour - a final series of performances before retirement
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