How to Say "ciao" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “ciao” is “chao” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
interjectionA1informal
borrowed from Italian
Examples
Bueno, me voy a casa. ¡Chao!
Well, I'm going home. Bye!
Chao, nos vemos el lunes.
Bye, see you on Monday.
Dile chao a tu abuela.
Say goodbye to your grandmother.
Always the same
This word doesn't change based on who you are talking to. Whether it's one person or a group, just say 'chao'!
Spelling confusion
Mistake: “ciao”
Correction: chao (in Spanish, we spell it phonetically with a 'ch')
Too formal?
Mistake: “Using 'chao' in a formal business meeting.”
Correction: Use 'adiós' or 'que tenga un buen día' instead, as 'chao' is very casual.
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