goodbye

• Interjeição usada ao se despedir de alguém ou ao encerrar uma conversa; é a forma mais comum e neutra de despedida.

A standard interjection used to express farewell when parting from someone or ending a conversation. It is a contraction of 'God be with ye' and is considered more formal and final than 'bye'. It can also be used to indicate the end of a situation or relationship.

1. Formal or standard farewellA1formal

   Used as a polite and conventional way to say farewell when leaving someone's presence or ending a communication. It is appropriate in both professional and personal contexts, though slightly more formal than 'bye'.

   Despedida formal ou padrão

   • Goodbye, thank you for your time.
   • She said goodbye to her colleagues before leaving.
   • Goodbye! Have a safe trip.

2. Final or permanent partingB1formal

   Used to indicate a final separation, such as ending a relationship, leaving a job permanently, or implying that one will not see the person again. It carries a sense of finality.

   Despedida final ou permanente

   • He packed his bags and said a final goodbye.
   • It's time to say goodbye to the old house.
   • She whispered goodbye and walked away forever.

3. Expression of rejection or dismissalB2informal

   Used informally or humorously to indicate that one is done with a situation, idea, or person. It signals a decisive end to involvement.

   Expressão de recusa ou dispensa

   • If you're going to be late again, goodbye!
   • Goodbye to my weekend plans.
   • He lost his job, so goodbye to his fancy car.

• Substantivo que designa uma palavra ou expressão usada ao se despedir ou encerrar uma conversa.

A noun referring to a farewell remark or expression used when parting or ending a conversation.

1. Farewell remarkA1formal

   An expression used when parting from someone, indicating the end of an encounter.

   Despedida

   • She said a tearful goodbye to her family at the airport.
   • He waved goodbye as the train pulled away.
   • They exchanged goodbyes before leaving the party.

   Sinônimosadieubyebye-byecheeriociaofarewellso long

   Antônimosgreetinghello