Ready for Saint Patrick’s Day? But… how do you talk about this celebration with your amigos latinos?
In this episode of Spanish Quickie (Spanish beginner podcast), you’ll learn basic vocabulary related to the celebration of San Patricio.
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Día de San Patricio (Listening Activity)
To start, here’s the transcript from the audio activity with its English translation.
| La celebración de San Patricio es el 17 de marzo. La gente lleva ropa verde y bebe cerveza. En esta fecha, hay desfiles con tréboles y banderas de Irlanda. | The celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day is on March 17th. People wear green clothes and drink beer. On this day, there are parades with shamrocks and Irish flags. |
Spanish Words and Expressions for Saint Patrick’s Day
Let’s look at some basic vocabulary for San Patricio:
Ropa verde 🟢: green clothes
Tréboles ☘️: shamrocks
Desfiles 🎊: parades
Bandera de Irlanda 🇮🇪: Irish flag
Duende 🪄: leprechaun
Why Is Saint Patrick Celebrated?
The celebration commemorates the death of Saint Patrick, the figure who brought Christianity to Ireland. According to legend, he also banished all serpents from the island, symbolizing the removal of pagan elements.
And finally, to wish someone Happy Saint Patrick’s Day in Spanish, say: “Feliz San Patricio”
Enjoy the celebration!
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