arrivederci
Arrivederci (intj) means an Italian way of saying goodbye, used in English to mean "see you again" or "until we meet.". Example: “She waved and called out "arrivederci!" as the taxi pulled away.”
How to use arrivederci
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cheerful Italian goodbye, borrowed into English for a bit of flair.
Used playfully or for effect in English, not as standard everyday vocabulary.
Word forms
arrivedercis plural
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She waved and called out "_____!" as the taxi pulled away.
Etymology
From Italian arrivederci, literally "until we see each other again," from a + rivedersi ("to see one another again").
Rhymes for arrivederci
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What does “arrivederci” mean?
The word “arrivederci” means an Italian way of saying goodbye, used in English to mean "see you again" or "until we meet.". In plain terms, a cheerful Italian goodbye, borrowed into English for a bit of flair.
How do you pronounce “arrivederci”?
“Arrivederci” is pronounced uh-ree-vuh-DEH-uht-shee (/əˌɹiːvəˈdɛətʃi/ in IPA).
How do you use “arrivederci” in a sentence?
Here is “arrivederci” used in a sentence: “She waved and called out "arrivederci!" as the taxi pulled away.”
What part of speech is “arrivederci”?
“Arrivederci” is an intj.
Where does the word “arrivederci” come from?
The word “arrivederci” comes from Italian. From Italian arrivederci, literally "until we see each other again," from a + rivedersi ("to see one another again").
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