Spanish Phrase
¡Adiós, gracias!
Meaning
A polite way to say ‘Goodbye, thank you!’ It combines a farewell with an expression of gratitude, often used after receiving help, a service, or a favor before parting ways.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are leaving a conversation, a shop, a restaurant, or any situation where someone has done something for you and you want to thank them while saying goodbye.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¡Adiós,gracias!
Adiós
A noun used as an interjection meaning ‘goodbye’; it can be formal or informal depending on context.
Gracias
A plural noun used as an interjection meaning ‘thank you’; it never changes form.
Inverted punctuation
Spanish requires opening exclamation (¡) and question (¿) marks at the start of the sentence.
Accent on ‘Adiós’
The accent on the í indicates the stressed syllable; without it the word is misspelled.
🗨In Conversation
¡Adiós, gracias!
Goodbye, thank you!
¡De nada! Que te vaya bien.
You’re welcome! Have a good one.
✕Common Mistakes
¡adios, gracias!
Missing accent on the í; the correct spelling is ‘adiós’.
¡Adios gracias!
Spanish requires both opening and closing exclamation marks.
¡Adiós, gracias!.
Do not add a period after the exclamation; the punctuation is already complete.
↔Alternatives
¡Hasta luego, gracias!
See you later, thank you!
¡Nos vemos, gracias!
See you, thank you!
¡Chao, gracias!
Bye, thank you!
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, adding ‘gracias’ to a goodbye shows extra politeness. ‘Adiós’ can feel more final than ‘hasta luego’ or ‘nos vemos’, so choose the farewell that matches how soon you expect to see the person again. Also, never forget the opening exclamation mark – it’s a hallmark of correct Spanish punctuation.