what does bella ciao mean in english

"Bella ciao" literally means "Goodbye beautiful" in English. It is the title and recurring phrase of an Italian folk song that has become an anthem of resistance and freedom. The phrase "bella ciao" is a farewell greeting expressing both sadness and hope in different versions of the song, particularly those related to the anti-fascist Italian partisans during World War II. The song's lyrics tell of waking up to find invaders, calling for help from partisans, facing death, and ultimately being buried as a symbol of freedom and resistance.