Antonyms for adios


Grammar : Interj, noun, verb
Spell : ad-ee-ohs, ah-dee-; Spanish ah-th yaws
Phonetic Transcription : ˌæd iˈoʊs, ˌɑ di-; Spanish ɑˈðyɔs


Definition of adios

Origin :
  • 1837, American English, from Spanish adios, from phrase a dios vos acomiendo "I commend you to God" (see adieu).
  • As in bon voyage : interj have a nice trip
  • As in au revoir : noun goodbye
  • As in adieu : noun parting remark or action
  • As in farewell : noun departing saying; departure
  • As in goodbye : noun farewell statement
  • As in discard : verb get rid of
  • As in dispose of : verb throw away
  • As in drop : verb abandon; ignore
Example sentences :
  • If you will excuse us, therefore, we will bid you adios and go forthwith.
  • Extract from : « Harry Escombe » by Harry Collingwood
  • Adios, señores, adios; I do not think we shall ever meet again.
  • Extract from : « Under the Chilian Flag » by Harry Collingwood
  • I could hear the voice, sad and sweet in the distance, calling back, “Adios!”
  • Extract from : « The Rifle Rangers » by Captain Mayne Reid
  • Now you will have to be quick if you wish to get your ticket; so adios, Señor!
  • Extract from : « The Cruise of the Thetis » by Harry Collingwood
  • "Adios," replied the sheriff as he kicked a nearby door for assistance.
  • Extract from : « Hopalong Cassidy's Rustler Round-Up » by Clarence Edward Mulford
  • A well too, there was, and before the genial Jefe had bade us "Adios!"
  • Extract from : « The American Egypt » by Channing Arnold
  • The adios was soon said, and I started for the street again.
  • Extract from : « Tramping with Tramps » by Josiah Flynt
  • "Then adios, Don Gregorio," said Evaa, shaking hands with the old gentleman.
  • Extract from : « Ponce de Leon » by William Pilling
  • After Florence had translated this message, the two girls called, “Adios!”
  • Extract from : « The Mystery of Carlitos » by Helen Randolph
  • After a hasty “Adios” to the family, the two hurried out of the cave.
  • Extract from : « The Mystery of Carlitos » by Helen Randolph

Synonyms for adios

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