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"Buenas noches" is a form of "buenas noches", a phrase which is often translated as "good evening". "Adiós" is a form of "adiós", an interjection which is often translated as "goodbye". Learn more about the difference between "buenas noches" and "adiós" below.
buenas noches(
bweh
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nahs
noh
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chehs
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (salutation)
2. (farewell)
adiós(
ah
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dyohs
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
1. (farewell)
c. good-by (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
¡Adiós! - ¡Nos vemos!Good-by! - See you later!
d. goodby (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Adiós, amigos. Ya me voy.Goodby, guys. I'm out of here.
e. bye (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Adiós, Michael. Te veré mañana.Bye, Michael. I'll see you tomorrow.
f. hello (when passing by someone)
Le dije adiós al Sr. García al verlo en la calle.I said hello to Mr. García when I saw him on the street.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (farewell)
