Ciao
interjection
A way to say hello or goodbye.
Ciao, see you tomorrow!
Often appears as...
- ciao bella!
- ciao for now!
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A farewell or greeting.
He gave me a warm ciao when we met.
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
interjection
A way to say hello or goodbye.
Ciao, see you tomorrow!
Often appears as...
- ciao bella!
- ciao for now!
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A farewell or greeting.
He gave me a warm ciao when we met.
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Greeting
Used among friends and casual acquaintances, not in formal situations.
Ciao, Marco! How's it going?
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Farewell
Appropriate in casual goodbyes, avoid using it with superiors or in professional contexts.
Ciao, let's catch up soon!
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Warmth
Conveys friendliness and warmth, makes interactions more personal.
Ciao Bella! You look radiant today!
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Greeting
Used among friends and casual acquaintances, not in formal situations.
Ciao, Marco! How's it going?
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Farewell
Appropriate in casual goodbyes, avoid using it with superiors or in professional contexts.
Ciao, let's catch up soon!
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Warmth
Conveys friendliness and warmth, makes interactions more personal.
Ciao Bella! You look radiant today!
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Greeting
Used among friends and casual acquaintances, not in formal situations.
Ciao, Marco! How's it going?
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Farewell
Appropriate in casual goodbyes, avoid using it with superiors or in professional contexts.
Ciao, let's catch up soon!
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Warmth
Conveys friendliness and warmth, makes interactions more personal.
Ciao Bella! You look radiant today!
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Video examples
Majora Carter: Greening...
from very, very different stations in life, but believe me, we all share one incredibly powerful thing. We have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Ciao, bellos!
Video examples
Alex Honnold Before the...
OK, drive safe. Ciao. See you later.
Video examples
Majora Carter: Greening...
from very, very different stations in life, but believe me, we all share one incredibly powerful thing. We have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Ciao, bellos!
Video examples
Alex Honnold Before the...
OK, drive safe. Ciao. See you later.
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Mariacarla Boscono
Italian Model
One day, when this modeling thing is over for me and I don't enjoy it anymore, I'm just gonna be gone! You know? I'm not here for fame or money. I'm not going to stick around and pretend everything is cool if I'm over it. When it's done, I'm out. Ciao.
Quote examples
Mariacarla Boscono
Italian Model
One day, when this modeling thing is over for me and I don't enjoy it anymore, I'm just gonna be gone! You know? I'm not here for fame or money. I'm not going to stick around and pretend everything is cool if I'm over it. When it's done, I'm out. Ciao.
Example 1 of 1
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