What does "CIAO" mean? (Italy travel vlog)

In our lifetime we have all used or at least heard the Italian salutation "ciao", but what does Ciao actually mean? I can guarantee that Italians themselves are not aware of it and they may be surprised to find out that it would not be politically correct to use that word nowadays... Luckily it lost its original meaning and is now one of the most popular salutations around the world.
The word derives from the Venetian phrase s-ciào vostro or s-ciào su literally meaning "(I am) your slave". This greeting is analogous to the medieval Latin servus which is still used colloquially in parts of Central/Eastern Europe or the antiquated English valediction "Your Obedient Servant."
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[@rimaoz1635]

Amazing! Thank you very much!

[@spaghettistef]

Thank you for watching! :)

[@randysrhythm]

I had no idea, so there you go! I've been to Rome on business about 3 years ago and really enjoyed the trip. Appreciate the info 👍

[@spaghettistef]

Many thanks for your comment! Glad to hear you enjoyed Rome and my video! :)

[@CubaIndrianyVlogs]

Holaa holaa miles de besitoss❤❤❤❤

[@spaghettistef]

Holaaaa! Besitos a tì guapa! Nos vemos pronto!! :))

[@nzingokitsao8116]

Critic nature😂

[@spaghettistef]

Ahah very true