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<\/h1>\n<\/h1>\nLearning how to say goodbye in Italian is one of the first feats you should concentrate on when starting your language journey, as well as learning how to say \u201chello\u201d in Italian<\/a>, of course!<\/p>\n Learning and practicing these simple expressions will not take much of your time, but it will surely make a great difference in your communication skills and the impression you will leave on native Italian speakers – whether you are travelling around Italy or just sending an email to an Italian speaker.<\/p>\n The verbs \u201cto say hello\u201d and \u201cto say goodbye\u201d are translated with just one word in the Italian language: salutare <\/em><\/strong>(to greet \/ to say goodbye).<\/p>\n In this article, we will look at all the ways to bid farewell, both with words, gestures (yes, they really are essential in Italian!), and in writing.<\/p>\n Read on if you want to always have the right thing to say when leaving work, a group of friends at a bar or a family Sunday lunch.<\/p>\n Ciao<\/em><\/strong> is one of the most famous words used to say goodbye all over the world, and it is also the most common in Italian.<\/p>\n You can use it to say goodbye to your friends after a night out, or shout it in the office at the end of the day. When leaving a group of people, you can say \u201cciao a tutti<\/em>\u201d (\u201cbye, everyone\u201d) or you can double it up as \u201cciao ciao<\/em>\u201d to make it even more informal and sweet.<\/p>\n TIP:<\/strong> Remember, \u201cciao<\/em>\u201d is also the word for \u201chello\u201d in Italian: you can use it both to greet and say goodbye to someone.<\/p>\n Example<\/strong><\/p>\n This is another classic way to say goodbye in Italian. It literally translates as \u201cwe see \/ hear each other\u201d, meaning \u201csee you\u201d or \u201cspeak soon\u201d if you\u2019re not planning to see each other, but you know you will be talking soon over the phone.<\/p>\n TIP:<\/strong> You can add it after \u201cciao<\/em>\u201d, and also specify when you will be seeing or speaking to each other.<\/p>\n Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n A presto<\/em> is the equivalent of \u201csee you soon\u201d. You can use it in person, when talking on the phone or when writing a message or an email. It usually implies you will actually see the person soon, maybe after a while you have not seen them.<\/p>\n TIP:<\/strong> You can also just add the word presto <\/em>(soon) after the expression ci vediamo \/ ci sentiamo. <\/em><\/p>\n Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n A dopo <\/em>is very similar to \u201csee you later\u201d, but it is only used to say goodbye in Italian when you intend to see the person later on the same day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n TIP:<\/strong> If you are not planning to meet later on the same day, do not use a dopo <\/em>or a pi\u00f9 tardi. <\/em> You can use another expression, like a presto, ci vediamo, a domani, <\/em>etc.<\/p>\n Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n This is an abbreviation of alla prossima volta <\/em>(until next time) and it is quite informal.<\/p>\n TIP:<\/strong> Use it as a casual way to say goodbye in Italian when you\u2019ve met someone by chance, you had a good time, but you\u2019re not sure when or if you will meet them again.<\/p>\n Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n This is often used to let someone know you are leaving or have to hang up the phone. Maybe you are in a hurry and the other person is busy doing something\u2026 Saying ti saluto <\/em>will catch their attention and let them know you are off.<\/p>\n You can also say ti devo salutare <\/em>(I must say goodbye) to give it a bit more urgency!<\/p>\n TIP:<\/strong> If you\u2019re addressing more than one person use vi saluto; <\/em>in a formal situation, use la saluto.<\/em><\/p>\n Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n Let\u2019s now see some more formal ways of saying goodbye in Italian. You can use these at work or as a sign of respect when talking to older people and strangers.<\/p>\n This will help you practice rolling your Rs. It is a beautiful word, and it is very common to hear it in formal settings like in a bank, at a doctor\u2019s office, or even when leaving shops and restaurants.<\/p>\n TIP:<\/strong> You would not really say arrivederci <\/em>to friends and family, too formal!<\/p>\n Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n Just like ciao, <\/em>these greetings can be used both for saying hello and goodbye.<\/p>\n TIP:<\/strong> Remember, you can say buongiorno<\/em> after lunch too, up until 4 or 5pm! Then, you start saying buonasera. <\/em><\/p>\n Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n These expressions can be used both in formal and informal contexts. They mean \u201chave a good day \/ evening\u201d.<\/p>\n TIP:<\/strong> Unlike buongiorno <\/em>and buonasera<\/em>, you can only use these when saying goodbye. Usually, you can combine them with another expression!<\/p>\n Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n Addio<\/em>, a bit like \u201cfarewell\u201d in English, is not really used in everyday language: it sounds quite dramatic, like… you will actually never see the person again, ever! You might hear it in period films or books, or used sarcastically or emphatically.<\/p>\n TIP:<\/strong> While the Spanish \u201cadios\u201d is a common daily expression, in Italian addio<\/em> really is restricted for cinematic scenes.<\/p>\n Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n Now that you\u2019ve learned all the basic ways to bid your farewell in Italian, both in formal and informal settings, let\u2019s look at some more useful phrases that you can add when saying goodbye.<\/p>\n The following sentences are useful when you want to end a conversation and take your leave, or to add after you\u2019ve said goodbye, just to give a little extra attention<\/p>\n These will not only allow you to express all your best wishes to the people in your life (which is so important!), they will also make you sound like a native speaker<\/a>.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a list of the most common ones:<\/p>\n Another important part of saying goodbye to someone is bidding them a goodnight before they go to sleep, even if you will see each other first thing in the morning. Here are some of the most common Italian expressions to say goodnight.<\/p>\n Here are some expressions you can use when you want to show your affection before leaving!<\/p>\n<\/a>Common, Casual Ways to Say Goodbye in Italian<\/h2>\n
<\/a>#1 CIAO<\/em>!<\/h3>\n
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I am going home, bye everyone!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>#2 CI VEDIAMO \/ CI SENTIAMO<\/em><\/h3>\n
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<\/em> Bye bye, I will see you tomorrow.<\/li>\n
Bye Carlo, I will talk to you this evening.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>#3 A PRESTO<\/h3>\n
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<\/em> Bye, see you soon.<\/li>\n
Bye-bye, I will talk to you soon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>#4 A DOPO \/ A PI\u00d9 TARDI<\/em><\/h3>\n
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– S\u00ec. <\/em>(Yes.)
-Ok, <\/em>a dopo<\/em><\/strong> allora. Ciao. <\/em>(Ok, I\u2019ll see you later then. Bye.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>#5 ALLA PROSSIMA<\/em><\/h3>\n
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<\/em> Bye Giorgia, it was nice to chat with you. Until next time!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>#6 TI SALUTO<\/em><\/h3>\n
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<\/em> Mrs. Gatti, I must say goodbye now, or else I\u2019ll miss my train!<\/li>\n
Bye Lucas, I am off, I need to go now.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>Formal Ways to Say Goodbye in Italian<\/h2>\n
<\/a>#1 ARRIVEDERCI<\/em><\/h3>\n
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<\/em> Thank you, goodbye.<\/li>\n
Goodbye, Mr. Ballerini.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>#2 BUONGIORNO \/ BUONASERA \/ SALVE<\/em><\/h3>\n
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<\/em> Thank you, good evening.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>#3 BUONA GIORNATA \/ BUONA SERATA<\/em><\/h3>\n
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<\/em> Goodbye, have a good evening.<\/li>\n
<\/em> See you later, have a good day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>#4 ADDIO<\/em><\/h3>\n
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<\/em> Farewell, Mr. Darcy.<\/li>\n
If things do not get better, you can forget about the end-of-year bonus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>Saying Goodbye in Italian: Phrases for All Occasions<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n<\/a>How to End a Conversation in Italian<\/h3>\n
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<\/em> I must be going now.<\/li>\n
It was a pleasure (to meet you \/ see you \/ talk to you…)<\/em><\/li>\n
I hope to see you again soon.<\/em><\/li>\n
Send my regards to…<\/em><\/li>\n
Be good \/ take care!
<\/em> TIP:<\/strong> This is very informal, but quite common among friends. It literally means \u201cbehave yourself\u201d, but it is just a playful way of saying \u201ctake care\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>Best Wishes in Italian<\/h3>\n
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<\/em> Safe travels!<\/li>\n
<\/em> Have a good day at work!<\/li>\n
<\/em> Happy holidays!<\/li>\n
<\/em> Godspeed!<\/li>\n
<\/em> Enjoy! \/ Have fun!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>Goodnight in Italian<\/h3>\n
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<\/em> Goodnight!
TIP:<\/strong> Careful, you only say goodnight in Italian when you are actually going to sleep. If you are just saying goodbye, even if it\u2019s evening, you would say buona serata! <\/em>(have a good night!).<\/li>\n
\u2018Night!<\/li>\n
<\/em> Sweet dreams (lit. golden dreams).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>Showing Affection in Italian<\/h3>\n
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