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Con permiso, adiós.

Con permiso, adiós.
Excuse me, goodbye.
From Lesson 5:Formal and informal you (tú vs. usted)·Spanish (Latin America)

Questions & Answers about Con permiso, adiós.

Why does con permiso mean "excuse me" here?
Literally, con permiso means "with permission." You use it when you are asking for permission to leave a conversation, step away from a table, or physically pass by someone. It is a very polite and common way to excuse yourself in Latin America before saying your goodbyes.
Does this phrase change if I am talking to an usted instead of a tú?
No, and that makes it very useful! Because con permiso doesn't contain a verb (an action word), it stays exactly the same whether you are in a formal (usted) or informal (tú) situation. It is a universal, safe phrase to be polite with absolutely anyone.
What is the difference between con permiso and other words for "excuse me" like disculpa or disculpe?
You use con permiso specifically for physical movement, like passing someone in a crowded aisle, or when excusing yourself to leave. On the other hand, you use disculpa (when talking to an informal tú) or disculpe (when talking to a formal usted) when you want to get someone's attention or apologize for a small mistake.

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