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adios

/ˌæ.diˈɒs/

Meanings
  • Interjection

    A Spanish word meaning 'goodbye' or 'farewell'

    - "Saying adios to a friend who is moving away"
    - "Adios, amigo! I'll miss you."
    - "The tourists took adios from the beautiful island."

Synonyms

addio , adieu , aloha , arrivederci , au revoir , auf Wiedersehen , ayubowan , bye , bye-bye , cheerio , cheers , ciao , do svidanya , farewell , good day , good-by , good-bye , goodbye , sayonara , shalom , so long
Rhymes
Words rhyming with adios
buenos , adventures , conversations
Variants
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adios
Etymology
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Derived from the Spanish language, 'adios' comes from 'adiós' which means 'to God' or 'good health'. It is believed to have originated from the Latin 'adieu' or 'adeus' meaning 'to God' or 'God be with you'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'adios' is often used in Spanish-speaking countries as a synonym for 'goodbye'.

  2. In some Spanish-speaking cultures, it is considered impolite to leave without saying 'adios'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Adiós Amigo: A popular phrase in Spanish-speaking cultures meaning 'goodbye friend'. It is often used to express deep sadness or regret at parting ways.


Culture
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Adios is a common Spanish word used to bid farewell or goodbye. It is often used in various forms of Spanish literature, music, and art, symbolizing the end of an era or a departure. In Mexican culture, it is often accompanied by a kiss on the cheek as a sign of respect and warmth.

How to Memorize "adios"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a Spanish flag and imagine saying the word 'adios' as you wave goodbye to someone.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'adios' with the image of a beautiful sunset, symbolizing the end of a day or an era.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'An Apple Drops In Orange Sun' to memorize the spelling of 'adios'.


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