¡Chau!

USAGE NOTE
This word may also be spelled "chao."
¡Chau!(
chow
)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(farewell)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. Bye!
¡Chau, qué gusto verte!Bye, it was nice seeing you!
b. Bye-bye!
¡Gracias, chau!Thanks, bye-bye!
c. See you!
¡Hasta luego, amigos! - ¡Chau!See you later, guys! - See you!
d. Good-bye!
Es todo por hoy. ¡Chau!That's all for today. Good-bye!
e. Ciao!
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Te llamo más tarde. ¡Chau!I'll call you later. Ciao!
f. Cheerio!
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Se hace tarde. ¡Chau!It's getting late. Cheerio!
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