Meaning
goodbye; see you
- goodbye
- see you later
In a sentence
Arrivederci, ci vediamo domani.
Goodbye, see you tomorrow.
Dici arrivederci alla professoressa?
Are you saying goodbye to the teacher?
Non dico solo ciao: arrivederci!
I'm not just saying hi: goodbye!
Usage notes
- Common polite goodbye in everyday Italian.
- More formal than ciao in many situations.
- Often used when leaving shops, offices, or meeting someone politely.