Let me guess… you’re celebrating Christmas and New Year with your latino friends, having lots of fun, but only speaking English?
That’s fine, but I’m sure you’ll integrate better in the party if you speak Spanish with them. Latinos feel very happy when a “gringo” makes an effort to speak español.
So let’s review some basic phrases and vocabulary related to the end of year celebrations in this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners podcast.
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Spanish Christmas Vocabulary (Navidad)
Let’s begin by learning some handy Spanish vocabulary for the Christmas festivity, so you can wish your friends and family a merry Christmas.
¡Feliz Navidad! = Merry Christmas!
Papá Noel = Santa Claus
Example: Papa Noel trae regalos a los niños que se portan bien.
Cartas = Letters
Example: Los niños escriben cartas a Papa Noel.
Regalos = Gifts
Example: Los niños reciben regalos.
Villancicos = Carrols
Example: La gente canta villancicos.
El arbolito de Navidad = Christmas tree.
Example: la gente pone el arbolito de Navidad.
Pesebre = Nativity Set. Also called belén.
Example: La familia pone un pesebre cerca del arbolito de Navidad.
Cenar = to have dinner.
Example: La familia cena en Navidad.
La víspera de Navidad = Christmas Eve
Example: En la vispera de Navidad compartimos en familia.
New Year Holiday (Año Nuevo)
Let’s review now vocabulary related to happy new year in Spanish. ¡Vamos!
¡Feliz Año Nuevo! = Happy New Year!
La víspera de Año Nuevo = New year’s eve
Example: En la víspera de Año Nuevo todos esperan la medianoche abrir la champaña y festejar.
La medianoche = Midnight
Example: La medianoche es el momento más esperado en Año Nuevo.
Botellas de champaña = Champagne bottles.
Example: La gente abre las botellas de champaña a medianoche.
Bailar = to dance.
Example: En la noche de Año Nuevo, todos bailan música alegre.
And that’s a wrap! I truly hope this episode and blog post have given you the tools you need to connect with your native Spanish-speaking friends and make the most out of the upcoming holiday season.
Wishing you a fantastic end-of-year filled with joy and cheer!
¡Feliz Navidad y próspero año nuevo!
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