valediction

• Sustantivo que designa el acto de despedirse o la expresión de despedida, especialmente un discurso o unas palabras formales de despedida, como las que se pronuncian en una ceremonia de graduación. También puede referirse a la despedida misma.

A noun referring to a farewell speech or statement, often delivered at a formal ceremony such as a graduation, or the act of saying goodbye.

1. Farewell speechC1formal

   A formal speech or statement made when leaving or saying goodbye, often delivered at a graduation ceremony by a top student.

   Discurso de despedida

   • The valediction at the ceremony moved many parents to tears.
   • She prepared a heartfelt valediction for her classmates.
   • His valediction reflected on the challenges and triumphs of their school years.

   Sinónimosadieuleave-takingsend-offvaledictory

2. Act of saying goodbyeC1formal

   The act or expression of bidding farewell to someone.

   despedida

   • Their valediction was brief but emotional.
   • He offered a warm valediction to his departing colleagues.
   • The letter ended with a touching valediction.

   Sinónimosadieufarewellgoodbyeleave-takingpartingsend-off

   Antónimosgreetingsalutationwelcome