arrivederci
word
Definition
An Italian word meaning 'goodbye' or 'see you again', often used when parting from someone.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal contexts by Italian speakers. In English and other languages, it's often used to sound playful, cultured, or when referencing Italian culture. Spelled and pronounced as in Italian.
Spanish: adiós (italiano) - hasta luego (italiano)Portuguese (BR): tchau (italiano) - até logo (italiano)Portuguese (PT): adeus (italiano) - até logo (italiano)Chinese (Simplified): 再见（意大利语） - 回头见（意大利语）Chinese (Traditional): 再見（義大利語） - 回頭見（義大利語）Hindi: अरीविदेर्ची (इटालियन में अलविदा)Arabic: أريفيديرتشي (إيطالية)Bengali: আরিভেদারচি (ইতালীয় বিদায় সম্ভাষণ)Russian: арриведерчи (итальянское прощание)Japanese: アリヴェデルチ（イタリア語の別れの挨拶）Vietnamese: arrivederci (lời chào tạm biệt tiếng Ý)Korean: 아리베데르치 (이탈리아어 작별 인사)Turkish: arrivederci (İtalyanca veda sözü)Urdu: آریویڈرچی (اطالوی زبان کا الوداعی لفظ)Indonesian: arrivederci (ucapan perpisahan Italia)
Example Sentences
It's time to say arrivederci—I'll miss you all!
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Whenever we leave the Italian restaurant, the owner waves and says 'arrivederci!'
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He said arrivederci before leaving the party.
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We waved and shouted arrivederci to our Italian friends.
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Do you know what arrivederci means?
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She smiled and whispered 'arrivederci' as she boarded the train.
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