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

His new best friend, Elon Musk, is pushing the Great Replacement theory constantly, having signed on to the idea that Democrats are trying to import immigrants so they will vote for them, an old standby promoted by the likes of Ann Coulter in her book "Adios, America."

From Salon

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

“We’ll talk about that later. Adiós.”

From Literature

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

Full disclosure: Christian Nodal’s 2017 rendition of “Adios Amor” is my go-to karaoke song.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• adieu
• bon voyage
• goodbye