adios

interjection

adi·​os ˌä-dē-ˈōs How to pronounce adios (audio)
ˌa-
used to express farewell
Until we meet again, adios.

Examples of adios in a Sentence

Adios! We'll see you tomorrow.

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Spanish adiós, earlier a Dios seas, a Dios seades, literally, "may (you) be (commended) to God"

First Known Use

1635, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of adios was in 1635

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Cite this Entry

“Adios.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adios. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

adios

interjection
adi·​os ˌad-ē-ˈōs How to pronounce adios (audio)
ˌäd-
used to express farewell
Etymology

from Spanish adiós "farewell," from a Dios, literally "(I commit you) to God," from Latin Deus "God" — related to adieu, deity

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