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adios

/ˌɑːdiˈoʊs/
a · di · os
Plural:adioses
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• interjection

1

Used as an informal expression of farewell upon parting.

Example

"It has been wonderful catching up with you, but I must catch my train—adios!"

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• noun

1

An instance of saying goodbye or taking leave.

Example

"After a quick adios to his colleagues at the front desk, he headed out for the weekend."

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• Rhymes for adios

• Nearby Words

adhesiveness
adieu
adige
adios
adirondack
adirondacks
adjacency

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century from Spanish adiós, a contraction of a Dios ('to God'), short for a phrase such as a Dios vais ('you go to God'), matching the formation of French adieu.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Adios. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/adios
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