🇧🇷 Brazilian Portuguese phrases

How to say “Goodbye” in Brazilian Portuguese

Tchau

CHOW

neutral

Borrowed from Italian "ciao" but used only for leaving, never for greeting. Brazilians often double it: "Tchau, tchau!". "Adeus" sounds final, like a farewell forever.

Other ways to say it

Brazilian PortuguesePronunciationMeaningWhen to use it
Até logoah-TEH LOH-gooSee you laterPolite, everyday leave-taking
Adeusah-DEH-oosFarewellDramatic or permanent goodbyes; rare in daily speech

In a sentence

Tchau, até amanhã!

CHOW, ah-TEH ah-mahn-YAHN!

Bye, see you tomorrow!

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