adios
Adios (intj) means Goodbye — a casual, Spanish-derived way to say farewell. Example: “Adios!" he shouted, jumping on his bike.”
How to use adios
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA breezy, informal way of saying goodbye, borrowed from Spanish.
Word forms
adiosed past tense, adioses plural, adioses singular
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"_____!" he shouted, jumping on his bike.
Etymology
Borrowed directly from Spanish adiós, itself from a Dios ("to God") — the same root idea as the French-derived "adieu."
Rhymes for adios
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What does “adios” mean?
The word “adios” means goodbye — a casual, Spanish-derived way to say farewell. In plain terms, a breezy, informal way of saying goodbye, borrowed from Spanish.
How do you pronounce “adios”?
“Adios” is pronounced a-dee-OS (/ˌɑ.diˈoʊs/ in IPA).
How do you use “adios” in a sentence?
Here is “adios” used in a sentence: “"Adios!" he shouted, jumping on his bike.”
What part of speech is “adios”?
Depending on how it is used, “adios” can be an intj and a verb.
Where does the word “adios” come from?
The word “adios” comes from French. Borrowed directly from Spanish adiós, itself from a Dios ("to God") — the same root idea as the French-derived "adieu.".
How many meanings does “adios” have?
“Adios” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: goodbye — a casual, Spanish-derived way to say farewell.
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