So long Meaning in English
expression
ˈsoʊ/ /ˈɫɔŋ
SOH-LAWNG
sˈəʊ/ /lˈɒŋ
SOH-LONG
Definición
A friendly and informal way to say goodbye to someone when leaving.
Uso & Matices
Used mainly in informal or old-fashioned situations, often between friends or in letters. Less common in everyday speech now, but still understood. Do not confuse with meaning 'so' + 'long' (duration); it's a fixed phrase for farewell.
Spanish: adiósPortuguese (BR): até logoPortuguese (PT): até logoChinese (Simplified): 再见 - 一路顺风Chinese (Traditional): 再見 - 一路順風Hindi: अलविदाArabic: وداعًاBengali: বিদায় - আবার দেখা হবেRussian: пока - до свиданияJapanese: じゃあね - さようならVietnamese: tạm biệt - hẹn gặp lạiKorean: 잘 가 - 또 봐Turkish: hoşça kal - görüşürüzUrdu: خدا حافظ - الوداعIndonesian: sampai jumpa - selamat tinggal
Oraciones de Ejemplo
So long, see you next week!
basic
He waved and said, 'So long!' as he left.
basic
It's time to go. So long!
basic
We had a great time together—so long until next time!
natural
She shouted, 'So long!' before jumping on the train.
natural
Alright everyone, so long and take care!
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