Christmas is a special occasion to gather with la familia. And if some members speak español, it’s even more fun!
In this episode of Spanish Quickie Podcast (beginner-level), you’ll learn essential words to talk about Christmas en español 🎄
From Santa to saying Feliz Navidad, this bite-size lesson has you covered for the holiday season. ¡Vamos!
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Spanish Vocabulary
Let’s review some key words and phrases for Christmas:
- Poner el árbol de Navidad = Put up the Christmas tree
- Decorar la casa = Decorate the house
- Nochebuena = Christmas Eve
- Cena familiar = Family dinner
- Regalos = Gifts
- Feliz Navidad = Merry Christmas
Listening Activity
Time to see how these words work in real sentences.
Listen to the episode and if it feels tricky, use this transcript with English translations side by side:
| Spanish (original) | English (translation) |
|---|---|
| La Navidad es una celebración para compartir con la familia. | Christmas is a celebration to share with family. |
| La gente pone el árbol de Navidad y decora la casa. | People put up the Christmas tree and decorate the house. |
| En Nochebuena, hay una cena con la familia. | On Christmas Eve, there is a dinner with the family. |
| Y el 25 de diciembre, los niños abren los regalos de Papá Noel. | And on December 25th, children open Santa Claus’s gifts. |
| ¡Feliz Navidad! | Merry Christmas! |
The names of Santa in Spanish
Depending on the region, Santa’s name can change. Here are a few to know:
Santa Claus
Papá Noel
El Niño Jesús (Baby Jesus delivers gifts in some regions)
El Viejo Pascuero (Chile)
Note: The first two are widely understood everywhere.
Spanish Christmas Vocabulary Flashcards
Want to test your memory? Practice with these flashcards and make your new Christmas vocabulary stick.
Have a wonderful holiday season and enjoy it with your amigos. ¡Feliz Navidad!
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