What is the Spanish word for "farewell"?

Learn how to say "farewell" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

farewell

Spanish

despedida

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Alternative translations of "farewell"

adiós
despedirse
despedida formal

Examples of how to use "farewell" in Spanish

English
A sad farewell was said at the airport.
Spanish
Se dijo una despedida triste en el aeropuerto.
English
She waved a small farewell at the station.
Spanish
Ella saludó con una pequeña despedida en la estación.
English
We offered a warm farewell before he left.
Spanish
Ofrecimos una cálida despedida antes de que él se fuera.
English
They shared a brief farewell in the hallway.
Spanish
Compartieron una breve despedida en el pasillo.
English
He wrote a farewell note for his coworkers.
Spanish
Escribió una nota de despedida para sus compañeros de trabajo.

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