adios

interjection

adi·​os ˌä-dē-ˈōs 

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

Kids Definition

adios

interjection

adi·​os ˌad-ē-ˈōs 

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