Phrase in 30 Seconds
Adeus is a formal and final way to say goodbye in Portuguese, often implying a longer separation.
- Means: A formal farewell, literally 'to God'.
- Used in: Formal situations, long-term departures, or dramatic goodbyes.
- Don't confuse: It is not used for casual 'see you later' like 'tchau'.
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معنی
A farewell used when parting ways.
زمینه فرهنگی
Brazilians rarely use 'Adeus' in daily life. It sounds like a soap opera line. It is slightly more common in formal settings but still carries weight.
Don't be dramatic
Avoid using 'Adeus' unless you really mean it.
Don't be dramatic
Avoid using 'Adeus' unless you really mean it.
خودت رو بسنج
Which is appropriate for a quick goodbye to a friend?
Adeus or Tchau?
Adeus is too formal and final for a friend.
🎉 امتیاز: /1
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Goodbyes
Casual
- • Tchau
- • Até mais
Formal
- • Adeus
بانک تمرین
2 تمرینهاAdeus or Tchau?
Adeus is too formal and final for a friend.
🎉 امتیاز: /2
سوالات متداول
1 سوالNo, it is formal, not rude.
عبارات مرتبط
Até logo
contrastSee you soon
Tchau
contrastBye
کجا استفاده کنیم
Airport Departure
Pessoa A: Adeus, espero que a viagem seja boa.
Pessoa B: Adeus, obrigado.
Dramatic Movie Scene
Ator: Adeus, minha vida!
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Think of 'A-Deus' as 'To God'. You only say it when you are leaving someone in God's hands for a long time.
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a person standing on a ship deck, waving a white handkerchief slowly as the shore fades away.
Rhyme
Adeus, adeus, nos vemos nos céus.
Story
Maria was moving to Japan. She stood at the gate, looked at her family, and whispered 'Adeus'. She knew it would be years before she saw them again.
In Other Languages
Similar to 'Adieu' in French and 'Adiós' in Spanish, both sharing the same religious origin.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Write a short formal letter to a fictional boss and end it with 'Adeus'.
Review in 1, 3, 7, and 14 days.
تلفظ
The 's' at the end sounds like 'sh' in Portugal and 's' in many parts of Brazil.
طیف رسمیت
Adeus. (Leaving a place)
Até logo. (Leaving a place)
Tchau! (Leaving a place)
Falou! (Leaving a place)
Derived from the Latin 'ad Deum', meaning 'to God'.
نکته جالب
It is one of the few words that has kept its religious roots so clearly in modern Portuguese.
نکات فرهنگی
Brazilians rarely use 'Adeus' in daily life. It sounds like a soap opera line.
“Adeus, nunca mais voltarei!”
It is slightly more common in formal settings but still carries weight.
“Adeus, senhor presidente.”
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
When would you use 'Adeus' instead of 'Tchau'?
اشتباهات رایج
Adeus, até amanhã!
Tchau, até amanhã!
L1 Interference
In Other Languages
Adiós
Frequency of use in daily life.
Adieu
None, usage is very similar.
Auf Wiedersehen
Literal focus on reunion vs. religious parting.
Sayounara
Cultural nuance of 'if it must be so' vs 'to God'.
Ma'a as-salaama
Blessing of peace vs. religious entrustment.
Spotted in the Real World
“Adeus, Dora.”
A final, emotional goodbye.
بهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Learners think they are synonyms.
Tchau is for friends, Adeus is for long goodbyes.
سوالات متداول (1)
No, it is formal, not rude.
basic understanding