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leave-taking
[ˈliːv ˌteɪkɪŋ]
noun
pl: leave-takings
despedida
1.
The action of saying goodbye or departing from someone or somewhere
The leave-taking was emotional as they prepared to move abroad.
A despedida foi emocionante quando se preparavam para se mudar para o exterior.
2.
A formal or ceremonial goodbye
Their leave-taking at the airport lasted over an hour.
A despedida deles no aeroporto durou mais de uma hora.
Synonyms
goodbye
farewell
parting
departure
adieu
Antonyms
arrival
greeting
welcome
reunion
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
despedida
most common usage
São Paulo
despedida
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
despedida
standard usage
Portugal
despedida
formal or literary context preferred
Related Idioms & Phrases
farewell kiss
say one's goodbyes
make one's exit
bid farewell
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