chao

bye, goodbye

ˈt͡ʃ a w
interjection Rare #24,171
bye, goodbye Common in Latin America (and also used in Spain) as an informal farewell.
SP: Bueno, me voy: chao.
EN: Well, I’m leaving—bye.

Ella dijo chao.

She said goodbye.

Chao, Sayoko.

Bye, Sayoko.

Chao, que te vaya bien.

Bye, take care.

— Happy Together (1997)

Chao, chao.

Bye, bye.

— Игла (1989)

Bueno, chao.

Well, bye.

— Happy Together (1997)

Chao, Miranda.

Bye, Miranda.

— Durante la tormenta (2018)

Chao, mi amor.

Bye, my love.

— Zeta (2026)

Dile chao a tu tía.

Say goodbye to your aunt.

— Cidade dos Homens (2007)

Él se fue a casa sin siquiera decir chao.

He went home without even saying goodbye.

Chao, Wallace.

Bye, Wallace.

— Cidade dos Homens (2007)

Chao.

Bye.

— Los visitantes (1993)

Chao, Fanny.

Bye, Fanny.

— Funny Games (1997)

Chao, mamá.

Bye, Mom.

— Scream 7 (2026)

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