The word "goodbye" in Italian is most commonly translated as "Arrivederci" for formal situations and "Ciao" for informal situations. Here are some common ways to say goodbye in Italian with usage contexts:
- Arrivederci (formal, all-purpose goodbye)
- Ciao (informal goodbye)
- Ciao ciao (informal bye-bye)
- Addio (farewell, implying a permanent goodbye)
- A presto (see you soon)
- Buona notte (good night)
For a simple and general goodbye, use "Arrivederci" or "Ciao" depending on the formality of the situation.