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"Vale" is a form of "vale", an interjection which is often translated as "okay". "Adiós" is a form of "adiós", an interjection which is often translated as "goodbye". Learn more about the difference between "vale" and "adiós" below.
vale(
bah
-
leh
)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
1. (agreed)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. okay
Vayamos a cenar fuera. - Vale.Let's go out for dinner. - Okay.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. voucher
Nos dieron un vale para un desayuno gratuito.They gave us a voucher for a free breakfast.
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adiós(
ah
-
dyohs
)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. goodbye
Adiós, amor. Que te vaya bien en el trabajo.Goodbye, honey. Have a good day at work.
b. good-bye
¡Adiós, Yolanda! ¡Que tengas buen viaje!Good-bye, Yolanda! Have a good trip!
c. good-by
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
¡Adiós! - ¡Nos vemos!Good-by! - See you later!
d. goodby
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Adiós, amigos. Ya me voy.Goodby, guys. I'm out of here.
e. bye
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
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).
masculine noun
a. goodbye
Nuestro adiós pareció durar una eternidad.Our goodbye seemed to last forever.
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