What does Adiós literally mean?
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And where did it originate from? Does it literally mean To God?
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updated Jan 23, 2015
posted by Isimbot
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yes - to God, like I'm sending you with God or God with you, just like goodbye came from "God be with ye"
updated Oct 5, 2009
posted by michelevermont
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Well, it "literally" means "Good-bye"
updated Jan 23, 2015
posted by Conmiro
No it doesn't - TomTomTwo, Jan 23, 2015
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In the book I have it shows "Adiós" literally means "to God", and is generally used when you do not plan on seeing the person for a while. For everyday you would use a phrase such as "Hasta luego" or "Buenas noches."
updated Oct 5, 2009
posted by gloriadean
Similar to how some english speakers do not use the phrase 'good-bye' for the same reason, it implies a longer period of time. - sunshinzmommie, Oct 5, 2009
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Yes it does. Like the French "adieu".
With a little digging I learned it comes "from [the] phrase a dios vos acomiendo" (http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=adios)
updated Oct 5, 2009
posted by marlborough
