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

“Adios,” he repeated, and his spurs tinkled as he strode through the patio to the portal where the saddle horses were waiting.

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We all shook hands with him and with wounded Jed (who hated staying, too), and said "Adios," and started off.

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"Adios," then said Inez, as she kissed her for the last time, while she motioned to me to escort her to her carriage.

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We bade each other many adios, and I went on my way, soon catching up with the little party.

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"Adios Amigos," said they to the scantily clothed travelers as they set out on their way to the mines.

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Related Words

• adieu
• bon voyage
• goodbye