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ciao

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An informal greeting or farewell, meaning both "hello" and "goodbye".
"Ciao! See you tomorrow."
"He waved and said "ciao" as he left the café."

How to Use Ciao

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA casual Italian word for both hello and goodbye, widely used in English too.

When to use it

Informal and casual — used with friends, not in formal settings.

Word Forms

ciaos plural

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_____! See you tomorrow.

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian ciao, originally from a Venetian phrase meaning "your servant" — related to the word "slave".

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