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interjection

arrivederci

/arɾivedˈɛrtʃɪ/

Goodbye (a polite way to say farewell)

Definitions

  1. 1

    Used to say goodbye when leaving someone, often until you meet again

    “Ci vediamo domani, arrivederci e buona serata a tutti!”

    See you tomorrow, goodbye and have a good evening everyone!

  2. 2

    Used formally at the end of phone calls, meetings, or shop transactions

    “Grazie per l'acquisto, arrivederci e a presto tornare!”

    Thanks for your purchase, goodbye and come back soon!

Word forms

Usage
Invariable expression; not a noun or verb, so it has no gender or plural form.

Literally means 'until we see each other again' (from 'a' + 'rivedere' + 'ci'). Slightly more formal/polite than the casual 'ciao', and commonly used with strangers, in shops, or professional settings.