Hola, Spanish-speaking lovers! Today we’re gonna learn some Christmas Vocabulary in Spanish. Jingle bell, jingle bell rocks and rock the Spanish away! So, let’s get started!
A holiday tradition: Christmas Vocabulary in Spanish
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So, now that you know how to say Merry Christmas in Spanish, you can keep on learning more Spanish vocabulary. However, it’s not the same celebration here in Latin America than in the States or Europe, especially because of the weather. Because it’s hot in here. It’s funny, though, because we eat some very hot food even in summer!
Have you ever heard about cumbia? Or reggaetón? Some asado, maybe? In Latin America we gather with family or friends, or all of them together and after midnight, young people go to parties where they often listen to cumbia o reggaetón. Our dinner table is different in every family, but most of us tend to mix: something extremely hot (asado, yummy!) and cold salads. Since it’s summer in the South, we celebrate with ice cream and a lot of sweets, my favourite one is pan dulce. Some people love those with fruit, me not that much (with chocolate chips it’s better, trust me!).
And, how about some vocabulary in Spanish? Wanna learn more about our traditions? So, look, all your questions will be answered in the next paragraph where we’ll talk some more about vocabulary in Spanish. Then, grab your candy cane and follow me!
Latin American vocabulary: Xmas edition
Okay, fellas! This article is easy. On the next chart, you’ll see some words / concepts we use to celebrate one of the best holidays in the world. ¡Feliz Navidad, amores!
| Christmas Vocabulary in English | Christmas Vocabulary in Spanish |
| Christmas | Navidad |
| Merry Christmas! | ¡Feliz Navidad! |
| Happy holidays! | ¡Felices Fiestas! |
| Christmas day | El día de Navidad |
| Christmas Eve | Nochebuena |
| Christmas party | Una fiesta de Navidad |
| December | Diciembre |
| Christmas candle | Vela de Navidad / Vela navideña |
| Angel | Ángel |
| Christmas tree | Árbol de Navidad / Árbol navideño |
| Christmas spirit | Espíritu navideño |
| Christmas card | Tarjeta de Navidad |
| Christmas carol | Villancico |
| Christmas present | Regalo de Navidad / Regalo navideño |
| Manger | Pesebre |
| Mistletoe | Muérdago |
| Ornament | Decoración |
| Santa Claus | San Nicolás / Papá Noel |
| Toy | Juguete |
| Wrapping paper | Papel de regalo |
| Stuffed animal | Un animal de peluche |
| To open a present | Abrir un regalo |
| To wrap a present | Envolver un regalo |
| Christmas cake | Torta de Reyes / Rosca de Reyes |
| Wreath | Guirnalda |
| Barbecue | Asado |
| Nougat | Turrón |
| Christmas bread | Pan dulce |
| ‘Tis the Season | Es la temporada / Es la época |
| Hanukkah | Janucá / Hanukkah |
| New Year’s Day | Día de Año Nuevo |
| Happy New Year! | ¡Feliz Año Nuevo! |
| New Year’s Eve | Noche vieja / Víspera de Año Nuevo |
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