Spanish Conversation · Level 94
59 words
Spanish word
despedida
Pronunciation
IPA/despeˈðiða/
Meaning
- feminine noungoodbye
Example
La despedida fue triste.
The goodbye was sad.
More examples
Ella dejó un mensaje de despedida en la red social.
She left a farewell message on social media.
Core concept
A person hugging and waving goodbye on a platform.
Common phrases
acto de despedida
farewell ceremony
mensaje de despedida
farewell message
cena de despedida
farewell dinner
Similar words
adiós: A brief exclamation or word said to take leave.
partida: Movement away from a place by a person or vehicle, a departure.
Definition in Spanish
Acción o palabra para despedirse de alguien, y por extensión la reunión o fiesta que se hace para decir adiós.
Word origin
From the feminine past participle of despedir, meaning 'to dismiss' or 'to say goodbye', the suffix -ida forms a noun that names the action or its result.
Usage tips
- When referring to the act of saying goodbye Spanish often uses the reflexive verb despedirse, while la despedida with the definite article commonly names the farewell gathering.
Other meanings
- farewell partynoun
- send-offnoun
Opposites
- bienvenidawelcomenoun
Related words
- despedirsee offverb