Bye in Spanish
Bye in Spanish is chao (CHAH-oh), or chau.
- Spanish
- chao
- Say it
- CHAH-oh
- Also said
- chau
- Note
- Chau in Argentina and Uruguay.
One of 57 phrases in Common Spanish Phrases and Greetings: learn them step by step and practise them all.
How to say goodbye in Spanish
The other words in step 3 of Common Spanish Phrases and Greetings.
Questions about chao
How do you say bye in Spanish?
Bye in Spanish is chao. You can also say chau. Chau in Argentina and Uruguay.
How do you pronounce chao?
Say it CHAH-oh. The syllable in capitals is stressed: CHAH. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
What does chao mean in English?
In English, chao means bye.
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