Saying Goodbye
Use these simple, everyday phrases to end conversations and take your leave naturally in Spanish.
Key Phrases
Adiós.
neutralGoodbye.
Standard and polite, but can sometimes feel a bit final or formal.
Chao.
casualBye.
Very common in everyday life with friends and colleagues. Often spelled 'chau' in Latin America.
Hasta luego.
neutralSee you later.
The most common everyday way to say goodbye to anyone, even if you won't see them later that same day.
Nos vemos.
casualSee you.
Literally 'we see each other'. Great for casual use with friends and coworkers.
Hasta mañana.
neutralSee you tomorrow.
Hasta pronto.
neutralSee you soon.
Use when you know you will see the person again in the near future.
Es tarde.
neutralIt's late.
A very easy and natural excuse to start saying goodbye.
Me voy.
casualI'm leaving.
A simple, direct way to announce you are heading out.
Buen fin de semana.
neutralHave a good weekend.
A friendly phrase to use on Fridays.
Buenas noches.
neutralGood night.
Used as a greeting AND a goodbye late in the evening.