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goodbye

[/ɡʊdˈbaɪ/]
noun/interjectionpl: goodbyes
adeus
1. A polite expression used when parting from someone, wishing them well
She waved and said goodbye as the train departed.
Ela acenava e disse adeus enquanto o trem saía.
2. The act of saying farewell or taking leave of someone
It was a difficult goodbye after years of friendship.
Foi um adeus difícil após anos de amizade.
NYC Slang
peace out, catch you later
Synonyms
farewellbyesee youtake care
Antonyms
hellohigreetings

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adeus
Most common formal farewell
General Brazilian
tchau
Informal and very popular, borrowed from Italian
São Paulo
tchau
Predominant informal usage
Portugal
adeus
Standard formal farewell
Portugal
até logo
Common informal alternative meaning 'see you soon'

Related Idioms & Phrases

say goodbye to something
kiss something goodbye
wave goodbye
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