arrivederci
goodbye
Beginner Interjection
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Pronunciation
/ar.ri.ve.ˈder.tʃi/
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Cultural Note
Arrivederci literally means 'until we see each other again' (a + rivederci). It's polite and works in both formal and semi-formal contexts. The even more formal version 'arrivederLa' uses the Lei form and is reserved for very formal situations like business meetings or addressing someone of much higher status.
📝 Example Sentences
Arrivederci e grazie di tutto!
Goodbye and thank you for everything!
Arrivederci, signore, buona giornata.
Goodbye, sir, have a good day.
Non è un addio, è solo un arrivederci.
It's not a farewell, it's just a goodbye.