arrivederci

Roman parting word

Arrivederci is an Italian farewell meaning "until we meet again," used in English to add flair or warmth to a goodbye.

It suggests a temporary parting rather than a final one: Arrivederci, my friend—see you next summer.

Sometimes used playfully or dramatically in contexts where a simple goodbye would suffice.

farewell

ciao

Italian dual-purpose salutation

goodbyeDeparting salutation
au revoirFrench parting phrase
sayonaraJapanese term for goodbye

adieu · adios · bye · leave-taking · parting · send-off · bon voyage · so long · until we meet again · safe travels

parting

departure

Act of going away

separationState of being apart
leave-takingAct of saying goodbye
exitWay to leave

conclusion · ending · closure · finale · last words · final goodbye · bittersweet · nostalgia · reunion · return

Italian

Italia

European nation, self-named

RomaTraveler ethnic group
NapoliSouthern Italian port city
ciaoItalian dual-purpose salutation

bella · dolce vita · espresso · piazza · trattoria · grazie · prego · salute · amore

formal

valediction

Formal parting statement

salutationExpression of goodwill
courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
etiquetteRules of polite conduct

protocol · cordiality · graciousness · civility · propriety · formality · respectfulness · politeness · decorum · gallantry

Categories

Italian Wordsciao, grazie, prego, si, no
goodbyesgoodbye, bye, bye-bye, see ya, byebye
greetingshi, hello, hey, hola, aloha
Romance Loanwordsamor, amour, au revoir, bonjour, ciao
bon voyagegoodbye, adieu, adios, au revoir, safe travels
Italian familyfamiglia, padre, mamma, papa, nonna

Opposites

greeting vs. farewell

arrivedercihello

Common spoken greeting

hi · welcome · greetings · salve · ciao

Family

arrive, arrival, farewell, arriving, arrived

Familiarity: Top 50,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G