Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Saying goodbye in Italian depends on how formal you want to be, but 'Arrivederci' is your universal go-to.
- Use 'Arrivederci' for standard, polite situations (literally: 'until we see each other again').
- Use 'Ciao' for friends, family, and people you know well (it means both hello and goodbye).
- Use 'A presto' when you expect to see the person again very soon.
Common Farewell Phrases
| Phrase | Register | Meaning | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
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Ciao
|
Informal
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Bye
|
Friends/Family
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Arrivederci
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Neutral/Polite
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Goodbye
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General/Shops
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Arrivederla
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Very Formal
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Goodbye
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High-status
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A presto
|
Neutral
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See you soon
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General
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A domani
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Neutral
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See you tomorrow
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General
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Buona giornata
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Polite
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Have a good day
|
Professional
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Meanings
These phrases are used to signal the end of an interaction or conversation. They vary based on the social distance between speakers.
Standard Polite
Used in shops, with strangers, or in professional settings.
“Arrivederci, signora.”
“Arrivederci e grazie.”
Casual/Friendly
Used with friends, family, and peers.
“Ciao, ci vediamo!”
“Ciao, a dopo!”
Time-Specific
Used when you know when you will meet again.
“A domani!”
“A lunedì!”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
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Standard
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Arrivederci
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Arrivederci!
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Casual
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Ciao
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Ciao!
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Time-specific
|
A + [Time]
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A domani!
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|
Polite
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Buona + [Day/Evening]
|
Buona serata!
|
|
Professional
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Arrivederla
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Arrivederla, signore.
|
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Future-oriented
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A presto
|
A presto!
|
|
Phone
|
Ci sentiamo
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Ci sentiamo, ciao.
|
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Closing
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È stato un piacere
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È stato un piacere, arrivederci.
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正式程度
Arrivederla (Leaving a place)
Arrivederci (Leaving a place)
Ciao (Leaving a place)
Ci becchiamo (Leaving a place)
Farewell Map
Informal
- Ciao Bye
Formal
- Arrivederci Goodbye
Time
- A domani Until tomorrow
按水平分级的例句
Ciao, Marco!
Bye, Marco!
Arrivederci, signora.
Goodbye, ma'am.
A presto!
See you soon!
Ciao, a domani.
Bye, see you tomorrow.
Arrivederci, ci vediamo lunedì.
Goodbye, see you Monday.
Ciao, a dopo!
Bye, see you later!
Buona giornata, arrivederci.
Have a good day, goodbye.
A stasera, ciao!
See you tonight, bye!
Arrivederla, dottore.
Goodbye, doctor.
Ci sentiamo presto, ciao.
We'll talk soon, bye.
Buon proseguimento di giornata.
Have a good rest of your day.
Alla prossima, allora!
Until next time, then!
È stato un piacere, arrivederci.
It was a pleasure, goodbye.
Ti faccio sapere, a presto.
I'll let you know, see you soon.
Buon lavoro e arrivederci.
Have a good work session and goodbye.
Ci aggiorniamo, ciao.
We'll update each other, bye.
La ringrazio per il tempo, arrivederla.
Thank you for your time, goodbye.
Stammi bene, ci vediamo.
Take care, see you.
Non vedo l'ora, a presto.
I can't wait, see you soon.
Ti auguro il meglio, ciao.
I wish you the best, bye.
È stato un incontro molto proficuo, arrivederla.
It was a very productive meeting, goodbye.
Ci si vede in giro, ciao.
See you around, bye.
Le auguro un buon fine settimana, arrivederci.
I wish you a good weekend, goodbye.
A risentirci, buona serata.
Talk to you soon, have a good evening.
容易混淆
Learners use Ciao for everyone.
Mixing up greeting and farewell.
When to use the formal 'la'.
常见错误
Ciao, signore.
Arrivederci, signore.
Arrivederci, mamma.
Ciao, mamma.
A domani, ciao.
Ciao, a domani.
Arrivederci, a dopo.
Ciao, a dopo.
Arrivederci, ci vediamo.
Arrivederci.
Buona giornata, ciao.
Arrivederci, buona giornata.
A presto, signore.
Arrivederci, signore.
Arrivederla, ciao.
Arrivederla.
Buon giorno, arrivederci.
Buona giornata, arrivederci.
A risentirci, ciao.
A risentirci.
Stammi bene, signore.
Le auguro il meglio, signore.
句型
___, a domani!
Arrivederci, ___!
___, ci vediamo!
È stato un piacere, ___.
Real World Usage
Arrivederci!
Ciao, a dopo!
Arrivederla.
Ci vediamo!
Ci sentiamo, ciao.
Grazie, arrivederci.
When in doubt, use Arrivederci
Don't use Ciao with bosses
Combine phrases
Hand gestures
Smart Tips
Always say 'Arrivederci' to the staff.
Use 'Buona giornata' instead of 'Ciao'.
Use 'Ci sentiamo' to imply future contact.
Use 'Ciao' to show warmth.
发音
Arrivederci
The 'ci' sounds like 'chee'.
Friendly
Ciao! ↗
Rising intonation shows warmth.
记住它
记忆技巧
Arrivederci: Arrivo (I arrive) + derci (to see each other). I arrive to see you again!
视觉联想
Imagine a revolving door. Every time you leave, you wave 'Arrivederci' because you know you'll spin back around to see them again.
Rhyme
Ciao, ciao, see you now. Arrivederci, see you later, mercy!
Story
Marco leaves his house. He says 'Ciao' to his brother. He walks to the bakery and says 'Arrivederci' to the baker. He looks at his watch and says 'A domani' to his friend.
Word Web
挑战
Next time you leave a room, say 'Arrivederci' or 'Ciao' out loud to yourself.
文化笔记
People often use 'Ciao' more freely.
More formal titles are often used with farewells.
Handshakes often accompany farewells.
Arrivederci comes from 'a rivederci', meaning 'to see each other again'.
对话开场白
Come si dice goodbye in italiano?
Quando usi 'Ciao'?
Cosa dici a un dottore?
Come chiudi una mail formale?
日记主题
常见错误
Test Yourself
Ciao or Arrivederci?
___, a domani!
Find and fix the mistake:
Ciao, signore.
a / domani / ciao
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Ciao, Marco.
Arrivederci or Buonanotte?
È stato un piacere, ___.
Score: /8
练习题
8 exercisesCiao or Arrivederci?
___, a domani!
Find and fix the mistake:
Ciao, signore.
a / domani / ciao
Match formal/informal.
Ciao, Marco.
Arrivederci or Buonanotte?
È stato un piacere, ___.
Score: /8
常见问题 (8)
Yes, it means both hello and goodbye.
It is neutral/polite.
The formal version of Arrivederci.
When you see someone tomorrow.
Only if used with strangers.
Arrivederci or Buona giornata.
Ciao ciao is just a repetitive, friendly goodbye.
It sounds a bit cold.
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In Other Languages
Adiós / Hasta luego
Italian 'Ciao' is much more common than Spanish 'Adiós' for friends.
Au revoir
French doesn't have a 'Ciao' equivalent that is as universal.
Auf Wiedersehen
German is much more formal in its farewells.
Sayonara
Japanese has honorifics that change the verb entirely.
Ma'a salama
Arabic farewells often invoke God.
Zai jian
Chinese doesn't have the same register-based variations.