How to Say "said goodbye" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “said goodbye” is “despedido” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Han despedido a la recepcionista por llegar tarde.
They have dismissed the receptionist for being late.
Ya habíamos despedido a todos los invitados cuando empezó a llover.
We had already seen all the guests off when it started raining.
Ella se ha despedido con un abrazo cariñoso.
She has said goodbye with a warm hug.
Forming Perfect Tenses
The past participle 'despedido' never changes its ending when used with the helping verb 'haber' (to have) to form tenses like the Present Perfect: 'Yo he despedido' (I have fired).
Reflexive Use
When the action affects the person doing it ('saying goodbye'), you add 'se' (or me/te/nos/os) before 'haber': 'Me he despedido de mis amigos' (I have said goodbye to my friends).
Changing the ending with 'haber'
Mistake: “Ella ha despedida a su jefe.”
Correction: Ella ha despedido a su jefe. (The past participle stays 'despedido' when used with 'haber', regardless of who is doing the action.)
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