Noun
/ˈel ˈultimo aˈðjos/
"El último adiós" translates to "the last goodbye" in English. It refers to a farewell given to someone before they depart or pass away, symbolizing the final parting moment.
This phrase is commonly used in emotional contexts, such as saying goodbye to a loved one who is leaving for a long time or during a funeral. It is more frequently used in oral speeches or in written contexts where sentimentality is present.
Le di el último adiós a mi abuelo en el hospital.
(I said the last goodbye to my grandfather in the hospital.)
Todos los amigos asistieron al velorio para darle el último adiós.
(All friends attended the wake to bid him the last goodbye.)
Dar el último adiós
Translation: To bid a final farewell
Example: Tu familia te acompaña para darte el último adiós.
(Your family is with you to bid you a final farewell.)
Recibir el último adiós
Translation: To receive a final goodbye
Example: La ciudad entera salió a la calle para recibir el último adiós del presidente.
(The whole city took to the streets to receive the president's last goodbye.)
Decir el último adiós
Translation: To say the final goodbye
Example: Mañana iremos al aeropuerto para decirle el último adiós a nuestro amigo.
(Tomorrow we will go to the airport to say the final goodbye to our friend.)
"El último adiós" comes from the Spanish words "último" (last, final) and "adiós" (goodbye), combining to express the idea of the final farewell.