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English word origin

Etymology of adios

Borrowed from Spanish adiós; see there for more. Doublet of adieu.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

A goodbye.

intj

goodbye

verb

To leave; to literally or figuratively say “adios” to. · To get rid of.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Spanish adiós; see there for more. Doublet of adieu.

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