adios

[ ad-ee-ohs, ah-dee-; Spanish ah-thyaws ]

interjection

1. goodbye; farewell.

adios

/ aˈðjos; ˌædɪˈɒs /

sentence substitute

1. goodbye; farewell

Word History and Origins

Origin of adios¹

1830–40, Americanism; < Spanish: literally, to God; adieu

Word History and Origins

Origin of adios¹

literally: to God

Example Sentences

The first time, the universe killed him — in the cosmic fashion of the universal adios, that is, for someone who was 95 years old.

From Los Angeles Times

Mission Cantina in West Seattle: A neighborhood fixture for almost 20 years, this spot said “adios” in mid-February, citing “rising operational costs, changes in the economy and an evolving hospitality landscape.”

From Seattle Times

“I’ve been playing this game long enough. I’m kind of solidified on that side. If it did come down to that, then adios, amigos.”

From Los Angeles Times

They can also become distended by forcing too much inside at once, which describes this "adios" season.

From Salon

“Soaking up the last bit of Spanish culture before saying adios,” he posted a few days later outside a pub.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• adieu
• bon voyage
• goodbye