VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY
despedirse (i,i)
to say goodbye
First introduced in Chapter 7 — chapter overview.
How to use this word
Verb
Use despedirse (i,i) where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see despedirse (i,i) after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.
Example sentences
Me gusta despedirse (i,i) en la clase de español.In our conversation circle I really like trying to say goodbye even when I still make small mistakes.
Oigo a otros estudiantes despedirse (i,i) en el pasillo.After lunch I keep hearing roommates who say goodbye loudly while they walk toward the lecture hall.
FAQ
What does despedirse (i,i) mean in Spanish?
to say goodbye (introduced in Chapter 7 in Chapurra).
How do you use despedirse (i,i) in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is despedirse (i,i) in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 7. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.