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when chow is used to say goodbye, what language is it and what is the spelling?

English translation: Ciao

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Italian term or phrase:when chow is used to say goodbye, what language is it and what is the spelling?
English translation:Ciao
Entered by: Cinta Cano Barbudo

02:52 Sep 1, 2002
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Italian term or phrase: when chow is used to say goodbye, what language is it and what is the spelling?
I\'ve heard people say \"chow\" for goodbye, what language is it and what is the proper spelling.
Sheila
Ciao
Explanation:
Italian
Although it is used in many languages...
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Cinta Cano Barbudo
Spain
Local time: 04:35
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Summary of answers provided
4 +6Ciao
Cinta Cano Barbudo
4Chao
manu21


  

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Ciao


Explanation:
Italian
Although it is used in many languages...

Cinta Cano Barbudo
Spain
Local time: 04:35
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian, Native in SpanishSpanish
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Eva Linderoth
2 hrs
agree  marfus: and not only for goodbye, btw
4 hrs
agree  Ester Vidal (X): it means Hello! too
4 hrs
agree  Naomi Ota: Ciao Ciao!
6 hrs
agree  nuvo
20 hrs
agree  Michael Estes
9 days
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6 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Chao


Explanation:
you are right ....the italian form,"Ciao" ,ist the most spread in the world,but a spanish adapted version (so far i know) exists also....and that is "Chao"

manu21
Germany
Local time: 04:35

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Mads Grøftehauge: Interesting, but rather esoteric bit of information
4 hrs
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