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Meaning of "ciao" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CIAO

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WHAT DOES CIAO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Ciao

The word "ciao" is an informal Italian verbal salutation or greeting, meaning either "hello", "hi", "goodbye", or "bye". Originally from the Venetian language, it was adopted into the Italian language and eventually entered the vocabulary of English and of many other languages around the world. The word is mostly used as "goodbye" in English language, but in modern Italian and in other languages it may mean "hello" or "goodbye", similar to the word shalom in Hebrew, salaam in Arabic, namaste in Hindi, annyeong in Korean, or aloha in Hawaiian. The Vietnamese word chào, while similar-sounding, is unrelated etymologically.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CIAO

ci
ci-devant
CIA
ciabatta
Ciano
CIB
cibachrome
cibation
Cibber
ciboria
ciborium
CICA
cicada
cicadae
cicadellid
cicala
cicale
cicatrice
cicatrices
cicatricial

WORDS THAT END LIKE CIAO

ao
bacalao
Bilbao
cacao
Callao
chao
chiao
Davao
Gao
Hu Jintao
jiao
Lao
Liao
Lin Biao
Lin Piao
Macao
Mindanao
Qingdao
Takao
Tao

Synonyms and antonyms of ciao in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «ciao» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CIAO

Find out the translation of ciao to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ciao from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ciao» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Ciao
570 millions of speakers

English

ciao
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सीयाओ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سياو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

чао
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ciao
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Ciao
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ciao
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ciao
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

ciao
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

チャオ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

챠오
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ciao
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ciao
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Ciao
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कायाओ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ciao
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Ciao
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ciao
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

чао
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ciao
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ciao
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ciao
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ciao
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ciao
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ciao

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CIAO»

The term «ciao» is very widely used and occupies the 8.665 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CIAO» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «ciao» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «ciao» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ciao

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CIAO»

Discover the use of ciao in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ciao and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Ciao!
The eighth edition is distinguished by several new resources and updates that promote the acquisition of Italian language and culture in accordance with the National Standards for Foreign Language Education.
Carla Riga, Irene Phillips, 2013
2
Ciao!
The book features a strong focus on spoken proficiency and cultural awareness, all woven into a dynamic presentation that makes it easy and fun to learn Italian.
Carla Federici, Chiara Maria Dal Martello, 2006
3
The Ciao Bella Book of Gelato & Sorbetto: Bold, Fresh ...
Collects gelato and sorbetto recipes from the award-winning chain while sharing advice on how to create personalized flavor combinations, including Chocolate Guinness, Hazelnut Biscotti, and Grapefruit Campari.
Frederick W. Pearce, Danilo Zecchin, 2010
4
Ciao, America!: An Italian Discovers the U.S.
By the end of his visit, Severgnini has come to grips with life in these United States -- and written a charming, laugh-out-loud tribute. From the Hardcover edition.
Beppe Severgnini, 2002
5
Ciao Italia
The host of the popular PBS cooking show Ciao Italia shares a collection of cherished recipes for soups, vegetables, appetizers, pastas, cookies, and desserts which reflect the Neapolitan and Sicilian heritage of her grandparents
Mary A. Esposito, 1991
6
Ciao:
Introduces Italian to primary children. This title includes a range of photocopiable activities that offers teachers notes providing details of how to use each activity, as well as follow up ideas and key teaching points.
Anna Trovarelli, Mary Obrecht, 1998
7
Ciao!
Sharpen your ear for spoken Italian, practice listening and speaking Italian in real-life situations, and expand your understanding of Italian culture with this practical Italian workbook and lab manual to accompany your CIAO! textbook.
Carl Federici, Carla Larese Riga, 1999
8
Ciao Bella: Sassy, Sexy, Smart
The book contains five sections, ranging from lifestyle to love, and each covers and indispensible part of a woman's life.
Leah Austin, 2008
9
Ciao, Baby
This is the third collection of a trilogy on what the poet calls 'Italian women and other tragedies. A must for every Italian North American woman.
Gianna Patriarca, 1999
10
Ciao Italia Pronto!: 30-Minute Recipes from an Italian Kitchen
So, instead of bringing home fast food or prepared frozen dishes from the grocery story, involve the whole family, spend thirty minutes with Mary Ann, and bring a little la dolce vita---as Italians would say, “the good life”--- to your ...
Mary Ann Esposito, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CIAO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ciao is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Touring choirs soak in the music and the experience
Ciao! — Kristopher Ulrich is executive director of newVoices, a member group of the Fox Arts Network. FAN is a grassroots arts organization ... «Appleton Post Crescent, Jul 15»
2
A historic vote in Greece, but challenges ahead
As we neared, they broke into “Bella Ciao”, the song of the Italian anti-fascist resistance. People had been singing it in Syntagma on Friday ... «Red Flag, Jul 15»
3
SON OF AMBANK FOUNDER: MY FATHER WAS ASSASSINATED …
The day before we had a family lunch at the Restaurant Ciao, at the Selangor Golf Club, right in the middle of KL. My Dad then spoke about ... «Malaysia Chronicle, Jul 15»
4
Can what's on your mind be livestreamed to another brain?
Last fall, test subjects in India were able to use TMS to “think” the words “hola” and “ciao” to test subjects in France; the process was painfully ... «Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Jul 15»
5
2015 DUMBO DANCE FESTIVAL to Kick Off on October 8
... Tara Lynch, Kathleen Helm and Dancers, Monteleone Dance Collective, Jazz Roots Dance Company, Savannah Heineken, Ciao Bella Arts, ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
6
Clooneys in Como! George and Amal Celebrate the Fourth of July in …
Ciao, Mr. and Mrs. Clooney! George and Amal have returned to the actor's private Italian villa for a romantic summer getaway – and they aren't ... «People Magazine, Jul 15»
7
Is telepathy the future of communication?
Last fall, test subjects in India were able to use TMS to “think” the words “hola” and “ciao” to test subjects in France; the process was painfully ... «Buenos Aires Herald, Jul 15»
8
Bibliophiles' paradise
Other good-value dining options include neighborhood Italian Ciao Bella (86-90 Lamb's Conduit St.) and Hare & Tortoise (11-13 Brunswick ... «Longview News-Journal, Jul 15»
9
15 reasons Italia '90 was the greatest World Cup ever
Named Ciao, Italia 90's stick man with a football for a head was a simple but effective idea which at the very least didn't give children ... «Metro, Jul 15»
10
When Old Foes Clash on Hannibal, the Results Are Gloriously Gory
Ciao, Bella,” he murmurs as he scatters her ashes into the Arno...and heaves his wedding ring in after. In the next scene, he's with Pazzi and ... «io9, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Ciao [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/ciao>. Apr 2024 ».
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