Yes, preparation is better than luck — most of the time, at least.
But for those of us that are superstitious, luck can feel like it makes a big difference. So even if you don't believe in luck, wishing someone good luck is a nice way of showing support to your friends and family and letting them know you hope for their success.
Luckily, we listed most of them here! So here are a number of good ways of wishing someone good luck in Spanish.
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• The phrase good luck is used to express "wishes for somebody’s success."
• One formal way of saying good luck is best of luck with your future endeavors
• A casual way of saying good luck is you got this!
When To Use the Phrase "Good Luck"
Think about all the different occasions you might have to tell someone good luck. You might find yourself saying this if someone you know is interviewing for a new job, playing in a championship game, getting married, having a baby, going on a trip, buying a house, switching jobs… and the list goes on and on.
That’s why it’s a good idea to expand your vocabulary and learn different ways of saying good luck. Below, we’ll give you three formal and four casual alternatives to good luck (plus examples).
Good luck—you can say it or you can sing it.Formal Ways of Saying "Good Luck"
The following alternatives to good luck are perfect for professional or academic settings.
Best of luck with your future endeavors.
I heard you got a position at the XYZ Company! Best of luck with your future endeavors
I wish you the best.
Thomas told me you’re relocating to the San Antonio campus. I wish you the best
Best of luck.
I know your interview for the promotion is today. Best of luck!
Casual Ways of Saying "Good Luck"
These casual synonyms for good luck are perfect for people you know on a more personal basis.
Break a leg!
I know you’re going to do great at tonight’s play. Break a leg!
Fingers crossed.
I hope your offer goes through. Fingers crossed
You got this.
You'll do great in the championship match. You got this.
I hope you do well.
I hope you do well on the exam.
Farewell and Good Luck
Now you have a few synonyms for good luck in your back pocket. Knowing alternatives to common phrases like good luck and you’re welcome is a great way to strengthen your conversational skills in English.
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What Can I Say Instead Of "Good Luck"?
There are plenty of options we can use in place of "good luck." We can give both formal or friendly ones, and the following will be all you need to know about them:
• Best of luck
• Be careful
• I hope everything turns out fine
• Wishing you lots of luck
• You were made for this
• You’ll do great
• You don’t need luck
• Blow them away
The preferred versions are "best of luck" for formal situations and "fingers crossed" for informal situations. They are the most common ones you’ll come across from native speakers. It’s worth learning about them so you can use them correctly yourself.
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Best Of Luck
"Best of luck" is a great formal phrase we can use to say "good luck" to someone. We use "Best of" in many formal situations to show someone we care enough to wish them well. It also works well when we aren’t too familiar with the person we speak to.
You don’t always have to be familiar with someone to say "best of luck." In fact, that’s what makes it so good in many formal situations. After all, we can’t be expected to know every coworker or colleague we’ve ever had.
There will always be a few who we simply do not know. Therefore, "best of luck" is great for them when they are moving on to do something new.
These examples will help you understand all there is to know about "best of luck:"
• Best of luck to you! I know you’ll do well.
• I wish you the best of luck, though I’m sure you probably don’t need it.
• Best of luck! I’m so envious of your new position.
Fingers Crossed
"Fingers crossed" is one of the most informal phrases we can use. It’s a great one because it’s an idiom that takes the action of crossing one’s fingers and turns it into a phrase. It means "good luck" as a gesture, so the phrase means "good luck," too.
If you aren’t familiar with the gesture of crossing your fingers, it means that someone is hoping for the best. We can use it when we want good things to happen to other people or us.
It’s only natural that the phrase became synonymous with "good luck." We are implying that we are crossing our fingers for their future (even if we do not physically make the gesture).
These examples will show you how it works:
• I’ve got my fingers crossed for you to start your new job.
• Fingers crossed! I’m sure you’ll do so well when you move.
• Fingers crossed! I think you’re going to be the new champion!
All The Best
"All the best" is another common phrase. It works both formally and informally. We usually say it to people who we might not see again. It works best to refer to things happening in their future, even if we are not going to be present to find out how they get on.
• All the best to you, sir! I’m going to miss you.
• All the best, Fred. I know you’ll find what you’re looking for out there.
• All the best then! It’s been a long time coming for you, hasn’t it?
Be Careful
"Be careful" is a slightly different phrase to the others on this list. We can use it to mean "good luck," but we typically say it to show that we care about the person’s wellbeing as well. We use "be careful" even when someone isn’t going to do something dangerous.
While the implication is that someone may be in danger and thus has to "be careful," this doesn’t always need to be true.
It’s common for family members to say "be careful" when saying goodbye to each other. They’re not saying that they expect their family to go out and seek danger, but "be careful" shows that there is a lot of love for them to give, and they don’t want them to come to harm.
These examples will help you understand what we mean about this:
• Be careful out there! I know you’re going to do so well.
• I hope you’ll be careful. I’m sure it’ll be well worth the adventure, though.
I Hope Everything Turns Out Fine
"I hope everything turns out fine" is a phrase similar to "good luck." We use this when we know someone has a difficult journey ahead of them. They might have a difficult thing planned or going through a rough patch. We use "fine" to hope they come out okay on the other end.
"I hope everything turns out fine" mostly works when you’re not overly familiar with a person. You won’t typically say something like this to a friend or family member because it doesn’t come with as much obvious care as some of the other phrases.
Still, these examples will show you how it works:
• Good luck, and I hope everything turns out fine with whatever comes next.
• I hope everything turns out fine. Please write to me if there’s anything you need from me, though.
Wishing You All The Best
"Wishing you all the best" is an extension of "all the best." We can use the phrase "wishing you" to show that we are the ones doing the "wishing." While "all the best" implies this in the meaning anyway, "wishing you all the best" makes sure it is clear.
The two phrases are synonymous. It’s up to you whether you want to include "wishing you" or not. We can use both in formal or informal situations, and there are no real differences that we need to highlight.
Here are a few examples to show you how it works:
• Wishing you all the best for whatever’s to come in the future.
• We’re wishing you all the best! Not that you’ll need it.
• Wishing you all the best over here, son. I know you’ll do so well.
Wishing You Lots Of Luck
"Wishing you lots of luck" is another great phrase using "wishing you." This time, it’s more common for "wishing you" to be kept because the phrase "lots of luck" on its own isn’t all that common. We use it when we want someone to succeed in something.
Here are a few more examples to help you understand this one:
• I’m wishing you lots of luck on your journeys!
• Wishing you lots of luck, mate!
• Wishing you lots of luck! Though, I’m sure you’ve got this all under control.
You Were Made For This
"You were made for this" is an encouraging statement we can make about someone. If they are nervous about something coming up in their future, "you were made for this" will show them that we believe in them and we think they have made the right choice.
These examples will help you understand it:
• Don’t worry about it! You were made for this, man.
• You were made for this, and I’ll bet you’ll see that soon enough.
• You were made for this! If anyone can do it, you can.
You’ll Do Great
"You’ll do great" is another way to show how much we believe in someone. It’s similar to wishing someone "good luck" because we expect them to do really well on their new venture. It’s a great way to show that we care.
Here are a few ways that it can work:
• Look, you’ll do great. I don’t know why you’re worrying so much!
• You’ll do great! Don’t fret! It’s time to give it a try.
• I believe in you, and I know you’ll do great!
You Don’t Need Luck
"You don’t need luck" is a dismissive statement, though it’s still used positively. We use it when someone says, "wish me luck." It’s supposed to encourage them and show them that "luck" is not what they need because they already have the ability to succeed.
These examples will help you to understand it:
• You don’t need luck from me! You’ve got this!
• You don’t need luck, buddy. You just need to calm down and show them who’s boss.
• Oh, trust me. You don’t need luck!
Blow Them Away
"Blow them away" is an encouraging idiom we use to show someone they’re good enough for something. We use it when someone has to perform or when they are going to meet new people, and they’re scared of the first impression they might set.
These examples will show you all you need to know:
• Blow them away, buddy! You’ve got the voice of an angel.
• Go out there and blow them away!
• Just blow them away! They won’t even know what hit them!
Send a Card
One of the best ways to say farewell is to send a card. Everyone in the office can collaborate and make or purchase a card, and some flowers to go along with it. You can also write a small farewell note on the card wishing good luck to the person.
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Leave your contact details at the end to enable coworkers to get in touch with you in future.
Send a Gift
Sometimes, when a coworker is leaving the organization, gifting them with something is a common practice. This is usually done for someone at a managerial role, someone who has served the company for decades, or a colleague who was loving and courteous.
However, remember that this gift should be something that would help them in their future endeavors. For example, gifting them a personalized organizer makes sense.
Have a Party
A nice way to say goodbye is to organize a party. This works both ways: when you are leaving or when a colleague is leaving. When you are leaving, you can arrange a small get-together to say goodbye. When your colleague is leaving, you can arrange a farewell party.
A formal way to say farewell
Polite ways to say farewell
It is obvious that farewell messages have to be polite. If you send a farewell message which includes you cribbing or complaining, no one will receive it well. This would be more like taking out your frustration rather than leaving the organization on a good note. Hence, always say something good in your goodbye message and never demean or belittle anyone.
Examples of farewell phrases
To help you understand different ways to say goodbye we have discussed some examples below. Read on to explore ways to say farewell.
Messages For A Departing Co-Worker
• Best wishes for your new journey. All the best!
• Congratulations! I know you are going to excel in your new job role as well. Good Luck!
• During our time together as a team, I have learned some of the best business moves from you. Heartiest congratulations and all the best for the future.
• It was great knowing you as a manager and a friend. I wish you good luck for your new job. Congratulations!
• As a team, we will always remember you in our memories. Stay connected. Best wishes for the new job.
• Your new employer is truly lucky to have you on the team. You have been a great help and motivation in the team. Good luck for the future.
• Thank you for encouraging and supporting me over the years. You have been a mentor to me. I hope we’ll stay in touch. All the best!
• I am positive that you are going to be great at your new job as well. Let me know if I can help you in any manner. Let’s try and stay in touch. Congratulations and best wishes.
• I am sure that we would always stay in touch no matter where you work. It was a great experience. Good luck for the new job.
• It was a pleasure getting to know, working with you, and learning from you. I have truly enhanced my skills under your guidance. Congratulations on the new job. Good luck in the future.
• We are going to miss the best member of our team. You have always kept us motivated, and we hope you would continue to do so at your new job. Best wishes from the team.
• It was amazing to work with someone with a nice sense of humor. You kept us motivated. Thank you, and congratulations.
• Your guidance has affected me professionally. I feel I have been able to handle work more efficiently than I did when I joined the team. That’s all you! Thanks for the support. Best wishes for the future.
• You are my go-to person in the office. I would miss coming to you with my problems. I hope to stay in touch. Good luck in the future.
• Great leaders make a change wherever they go. I am sure you would be amazing at your new job. All the best.
Messages for coworkers when you are leaving
As the manager, you have influenced me a lot professionally. I have developed great work ethics and improved my knowledge working with you. I hope we will keep in touch. Thanks!
I appreciate that not only did you take me in your team but also helped me grow personally and professionally. You would always be a part of the success I have achieved.
I will miss working with you. Throughout my time in the company, you have been an amazing friend and mentor. I hope we will stay connected.
The reason why I enjoyed my time in this office is that I had a great team to work with. Here are my contact details. Let’s stay in touch.
As I am preparing for the next stage professionally, I would like to thank everyone. All of you have helped me grow professionally. Farewell!
I am thankful for the support and guidance I have received from you. It only helped in building my skills. Please stay in touch.
All through these years, you have been a teacher to me. It is because of you that I am able to progress in my career. You are amazing. Thank you!
Thank you for being the best team and the best work-family. You people are the catalyst in my success.
Keep up the amazing work! You guys were the best team. Stay connected!.
I loved every day of work because of you people. Thank you for your guidance and support.
I have learned to become so much better at what I do. You have been an amazing team. Best of luck for the future.
As I start a new journey, I would like to remind you that you played a key role in my success. Wishing you all the best for the future.
I may be moving on but I am not leaving the team. Let’s promise to stay connected and share updates.
Thank you for giving me a reliable friend in the workplace. Feel free to reach me anytime you have any issue.
Most of all, I will miss our brainstorming sessions. Let’s not stop this tradition. Stay connected. Good luck in the future.
Tips for bidding goodbye to a coworker
Here are some tips that would help you bid goodbye to your co-worker in the right manner:
Talk in Person
You can skip using a fancy way to say goodbye to the entire office if there are thousands of employees.
Keep It Short and Sweet
Don’t drag farewell messages. Just keep it short and simple. You don’t need to write 3 pages to explain how you hated the job just to thank everyone in the end. Most will not read it and the rest will get offended. Your future connections would be lost and relationships would become sour.
So, appreciate everyone even when you didn’t like the job. You need to remember everyone is just doing their job and you need to respect that.
Remember Old Times
One different way to say goodbye is to remember the good old days. You can quote special incidents when you have enjoyed your relationship with co-workers. You can tailor this message for a few important co-workers who are also a great friend.
Promise to Stay Connected
If you are finding a good way to say goodbye, let’s see some tips to write farewell messages:
Use the Right Subject Line
Before hitting send, work on the subject line. Make it right and light. For example, you don’t need to make it too formal but not too casual as well.
So, select a middle route and keep the subject line having words like thank you, moving on, keeping in touch, or bidding goodbye.
Show Gratitude
Hence, appreciate the fact that your co-workers were also doing their jobs. So, a good way to say goodbye is to say something nice and end with let’s keep in touch.
Here, you can mention the time you have worked with the organization. This will improve the impact of your goodbye message. You can also talk about adventure, journey, etc.
Talk About The Next Chapter
Avoid comparing your new workplace with the old one. This will only make everyone feel bad and you would sound disrespectful.
Say Something for the Future
Say something nice about the future. Maybe you can end with saying how you would like to stay in touch with everyone and meet occasionally.
Here’s an example of a good way to say goodbye
Subject: Thank You! I am bidding goodbye.
Dear Team,
As this is my last day in the office, I would like to take a moment to appreciate the support and guidance I have received in the company.
In these 3 years, I have enjoyed work, received new opportunities, and grown as a person. I have worked on various group projects and I seriously don’t regret even a single minute of collaborating with you amazing people. I would like to thank you for helping me grow and guiding me when I was not able to move in the right direction.
Thanks again!
Best regards,
John
Samples Farewell Messages For A Retiring Co-Worker
• It is hard to say goodbye to a co-worker who is also a dear friend. I wish all the good luck for your life head. Stay happy and healthy.
• I would miss the way we used to collaborate during work. You are amazing. All the best for the future!
• You made this team. We would always appreciate the work you have done. You are and will always be a mentor to us.
• Even after your retirement, you will still have your team. Stay connected with us.
• It was my privilege to work with you and learn from you. Good luck in the future.
Conclusion
If you are leaving the organization or a coworker is retiring, it’s a good idea to say goodbye in the right manner This farewell note presents the perfect opportunity to stay connected and reach out for future endeavors. If you are not sure how you can bid goodbye, check the above data, explore some amazing methods, see various examples, and write that farewell message. Don’t forget to leave your contact details in the message to stay in touch!