15 Ways To Say Goodbye In Spanish: Formal, Informal And Slang Examples
Hola, amigos! Welcome to the colorful world of Spanish farewells!
Imagine you’re at a fiesta in Madrid, sipping sangria and chatting with new friends. As the night comes to an end, you realize it’s time to go, but wait – how do you say goodbye in Spanish?
And can you say goodbye in Spanish the same way to your in-laws and to your friends?!
Juan from Spring Spanish (a project I co-founded) tells you a little secret about saying goodbye in Spanish:
But there’s more ways to say goodbye in Spanish, and you don’t even have to be overly romantic.
In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the most common ways to bid farewell, and we’ll also share different scenarios where you can say goodbye.
1. Adiós [Goodbye]
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“Adiós” is a universal and formal way to say goodbye in Spanish. It can be used in most situations, from casual to formal, and is appropriate for both acquaintances and strangers.
It’s often used when you don’t expect to see the person again soon.
A real-life example could be:
María: Gracias por tu ayuda, señor. Adiós. [Thank you for your help, sir. Goodbye.]
Shopkeeper: Adiós, que tenga un buen día. [Goodbye, have a good day.]
2. Hasta luego [See you later]
This phrase is informal and used among friends, family, or colleagues. It implies that you’ll see the person again relatively soon, though not necessarily at a specific time.
In a real Spanish conversation:
Carlos: Me tengo que ir. Hasta luego, Ana. [I have to go. See you later, Ana.]
Ana: Hasta luego, Carlos. Cuídate. [See you later, Carlos. Take care.]
3. Hasta pronto [See you soon]
Similar to “hasta luego,” this phrase is informal and suggests you’ll see the person again in the near future. It’s slightly more specific about the timeframe than “hasta luego.”
Check this example:
Lucía: Fue un placer verte. Hasta pronto. [It was a pleasure to see you. See you soon.]
Diego: Igualmente, Lucía. Hasta pronto. [Likewise, Lucía. See you soon.]
4. Chao [Bye]
“Chao” is a very casual and informal way to say goodbye, used among friends and young people. It’s derived from the Italian “ciao” and is more common in some Spanish-speaking countries than others.
You could say goodbye to a group of friends like this:
Elena: Bueno, me voy a casa. Chao, chicos. [Well, I’m going home. Bye, guys.]
Friends: Chao, Elena. Nos vemos. [Bye, Elena. See you.]
5. Nos vemos [See you]
This informal phrase is similar to “see you” in English. It’s used between friends and implies you’ll see each other again, though not specifying when.
A short conversation between Pablo and Sofía.

Pablo: Me tengo que ir al trabajo. Nos vemos, Sofía. [I have to go to work. See you, Sofía.]
Sofía: Vale, nos vemos. Que tengas un buen día. [Okay, see you. Have a good day.]
6. Hasta mañana [See you tomorrow]
This phrase is used when you know you’ll see the person the next day. It’s common among colleagues, classmates, or friends who meet regularly.
You can say see you tomorrow like this:
Teacher: La clase ha terminado. Hasta mañana, estudiantes. [The class is over. See you tomorrow, students.]
Students: Hasta mañana, profesora. [See you tomorrow, teacher.]
7. Buenas noches [Good night]
Buenas noches” is used to say goodbye in the evening or at night. It can also be used as a greeting when arriving somewhere in the evening.
This is the most common way to say good night in Spanish:
Father: Es hora de dormir. Buenas noches, hija. [It’s time to sleep. Good night, daughter.]
Daughter: Buenas noches, papá. Que descanses. [Good night, dad. Rest well.]
8. Que te vaya bien [Have a good one]
This informal phrase is a way to wish someone well as they leave. It’s common between friends and acquaintances.
Check this Spanish dialogue:
Javier: Me voy a la entrevista de trabajo. Deséame suerte. [I’m going to the job interview. Wish me luck.]
Miguel: Mucha suerte. Que te vaya bien. [Good luck. Have a good one.]
9. Hasta la próxima [Until next time]
This phrase is used when you’re not sure when you’ll see the person again, but you’re certain there will be a next time. It’s relatively informal and friendly.
Like this:
Roberto: Gracias por venir a la fiesta. Hasta la próxima. [Thanks for coming to the party. Until next time.]
Isabel: Gracias por invitarme. Hasta la próxima. [Thanks for inviting me. Until next time.]
10. Cuídate [Take care]
“Cuídate” is an informal, caring way to say goodbye. It literally means “take care of yourself” and is often used among friends and family.
Take care in Spanish:
Marta: Me voy de viaje mañana. Nos vemos en dos semanas. [I’m leaving for a trip tomorrow. See you in two weeks.]
Laura: Que tengas un buen viaje. Cuídate. [Have a good trip. Take care.]
11. Que tengas un buen día [Have a good day]
This phrase is a friendly way to wish someone a good day as you’re saying goodbye. It’s suitable for both formal and informal situations.
You can say this in both formal and informal situations:
Cashier: Aquí tiene su cambio. Que tenga un buen día. [Here’s your change. Have a good day.] Customer: Gracias, igualmente. Que tengas un buen día. [Thank you, likewise. Have a good day.]
12. Me voy [I’m leaving]
While not strictly a goodbye, “Me voy” is often used to announce one’s departure, usually followed by a more specific farewell.
Bid farewell with “me voy” like this:
Pedro: Bueno, me voy. Tengo que llegar temprano a casa. [Well, I’m leaving. I need to get home early.]
Sara: Vale, Pedro. Nos vemos mañana. [Okay, Pedro. See you tomorrow.]
13. Nos vemos luego [See you later]
This informal phrase is similar to “hasta luego” but more specific about seeing the person later the same day or in the near future.

An imaginary conversation between Alex and Beatriz:
Alex: Voy a almorzar. Nos vemos luego en la reunión. [I’m going to lunch. See you later at the meeting.]
Beatriz: De acuerdo, nos vemos luego. [Alright, see you later.]
14. Hasta la vista [Until we meet again]
This phrase is somewhat formal and less common in everyday speech. It’s associated with the famous line from the Terminator movies!
Do you remember?
Grandfather: Me alegro de haberte visto. Hasta la vista, nieto. [I’m glad to have seen you. Until we meet again, grandson.]
Grandson: Gracias por todo, abuelo. Hasta la vista. [Thank you for everything, grandfather. Until we meet again.]
15. Que le vaya bien [Have a good one (formal)]
This is the formal version of “que te vaya bien.” It’s used in more formal situations or when addressing someone older or in a position of authority.
A conversation between an employee and and employer:
Employee: Gracias por la reunión, señor García. Que le vaya bien. [Thank you for the meeting, Mr. García. Have a good one.]
Mr. García: Gracias a usted. Que le vaya bien también. [Thank you. Have a good one too.]
Other common ways to say goodbye in Spanish
Saying goodbye in Spanish is an art form. And this isn’t a joke. It really shows the warmth that’s lying beneath the feet of the Spanish culture.
Just as we mentioned it in the intro, let’s explore some common scenarios and the appropriate ways to bid farewell in each.
Leaving a friend’s house
As you depart from the warm embrace of your friend’s hospitality, choose a casual yet affectionate goodbye.
Spanish | English |
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Me voy, gracias por todo | I’m leaving, thanks for everything |
Nos vemos pronto, un abrazo | See you soon, hugs |
Hasta la próxima, cuídate | Until next time, take care |
Gracias por recibirme | Thanks for having me |
Me la pasé genial, nos vemos | I had a great time, see you |
Ending a phone call
Wrapping up a phone conversation requires a swift yet polite farewell. These phrases will help you.
Spanish | English |
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Hablamos luego | We’ll talk later |
Hasta la próxima llamada | Until the next call |
Cuídate, adiós | Take care, goodbye |
Te dejo, un abrazo | I’ll let you go, hugs |
Nos mantenemos en contacto | Let’s keep in touch |
Departing from a restaurant
As you leave the Spanish culinary delights behind (Spanish food vocabulary on the blog!), express your gratitude and bid farewell to both staff and dining companions with these common Spanish phrases.
Spanish | English |
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Gracias por la comida, adiós | Thanks for the meal, goodbye |
Que tengan buena noche | Have a good night |
Hasta luego, estuvo delicioso | See you later, it was delicious |
Gracias por el servicio | Thank you for the service |
Que les vaya bien | Have a good one |
Leaving work or school
End your day at work or school with a friendly goodbye that sets a positive tone for the next meeting.
Spanish | English |
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Hasta mañana, que descanses | See you tomorrow, rest well |
Buen fin de semana | Have a good weekend |
Nos vemos el lunes | See you on Monday |
Que tengas una buena tarde | Have a good afternoon |
Hasta la próxima clase | Until the next class |
Ending a conversation with a stranger
Finish a brief interaction with a stranger politely.
Spanish | English |
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Fue un placer conocerle | It was a pleasure to meet you |
Que tenga un buen día | Have a good day |
Adiós, cuídese | Goodbye, take care |
Gracias por su ayuda | Thank you for your help |
Hasta luego | See you later |
Closing a letter or email
End your written Spanish communication with a formal or semi-formal closing that matches the tone of your message.
Spanish | English |
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Atentamente | Sincerely |
Saludos cordiales | Best regards |
Un cordial saludo | Kind regards |
Quedo a la espera de su respuesta | I look forward to your reply |
Hasta pronto | Until soon |
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Leaving a store or shop
As you exit a place of business, offer a polite farewell to the staff. These phrases show appreciation for their service and leave a positive impression.
Spanish | English |
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Gracias, hasta luego | Thank you, see you later |
Que tenga un buen día | Have a good day |
Adiós, gracias por su atención | Goodbye, thank you for your attention |
Hasta la próxima | Until next time |
Que le vaya bien | Have a good one |
Saying farewell at an airport or train station
Bid a heartfelt goodbye to loved ones or colleagues as they go on on their holiday. These phrases express good wishes for safe travels.
Spanish | English |
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Buen viaje | Have a good trip |
Que tengas un vuelo seguro | Have a safe flight |
Escríbeme cuando llegues | Write to me when you arrive |
Hasta tu regreso | Until your return |
Que te vaya bien en tu viaje | Have a good journey |
Concluding a formal event or ceremony
Wrap up a formal meeting with phrases that show respect and appreciation.
Spanish | English |
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Gracias por su asistencia | Thank you for your attendance |
Ha sido un honor | It has been an honor |
Hasta el próximo evento | Until the next event |
Que tengan una buena velada | Have a good evening |
Les agradecemos su participación | We thank you for your participation |
Finishing a class or lecture
As the lesson comes to an end, use these phrases to dismiss the class or thank the instructor, depending on your role.
Spanish | English |
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Eso es todo por hoy | That’s all for today |
Gracias por su atención | Thank you for your attention |
Nos vemos en la próxima clase | See you in the next class |
Hasta la semana que viene | Until next week |
Que tengan un buen día | Have a good day |

Leaving a party
Say goodbye to your fellow partygoers with these friendly and appreciative phrases as you make your exit.
Spanish | English |
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La pasé genial, gracias | I had a great time, thanks |
Me tengo que ir, un abrazo | I have to go, hugs |
Gracias por invitarme | Thanks for inviting me |
Nos vemos en la próxima | See you at the next one |
Que siga la fiesta | Let the party continue |
Saying goodbye after a brief encounter on the street
End a chance meeting with an acquaintance using these quick farewells.
Spanish | English |
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Me alegró verte | It was nice to see you |
Cuídate, hasta pronto | Take care, see you soon |
Que tengas buen día | Have a good day |
Nos vemos por ahí | See you around |
Un gusto saludarte | It was a pleasure to greet you |
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