Easter is a big celebration in many Latin American countries.
So… how do you talk about this date with your amigos latinos?
Let’s find out in this Spanish Quickie (beginner level).
In this installment, you’ll learn:
🐰 Common nouns related to Easter
⛪️ Verbs to describe what people do during the celebration
🎧 A Spanish listening activity to boost your comprehension
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Easter Vocabulary in Spanish
Here are some basic words to talk about Easter in Spanish:
Pascua : Easter
Semana Santa: Holy Week
Huevos de Pascua: Easter eggs
Conejos de chocolate: chocolate bunnies
Decoraciones: decorations
Iglesia: church
Because many Latin American countries have Catholic roots, Easter is often a national holiday. With a long weekend, many people take the opportunity to rest, travel, and spend time with loved ones.
Easter Spanish Listening Practice
Here is the transcript of the audio activity from the episode (Spanish beginner level):
| Spanish | English (Translation) |
| La Pascua es muy popular en Latinoamérica. | Easter is very popular in Latin America. |
| En esta fecha, la gente va a la iglesia y pasa tiempo con la familia. | On this day, people go to church and spend time with family. |
| En algunos lugares, los niños buscan huevos de Pascua en el jardín. | In some places, children look for Easter eggs in the garden. |
| También hay conejos de chocolate, decoraciones de colores y comidas especiales. | There are also chocolate bunnies, colorful decorations, and special foods. |
| Es un día para descansar, compartir y celebrar juntos. | It’s a day to rest, share, and celebrate together. |
Spanish Easter Flashcards
Need more practice? Test your memory with these flashcards and see how many words you remember from this blog entry.
Now that you know the vocabulary, it’s time to go out and talk about Easter with your amigos.
¡Feliz Pascua! (Happy Easter)
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