Spanish Word · Intermediate
despedirse
to say goodbye
Pronunciation: dehs-peh-DEER-seh
Meaning
To say goodbye to someone when leaving.
Example
Nos despedimos en la puerta del hotel.
We said goodbye at the hotel door.
Practice tips
- Practice despedirse out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.