Nochebuena
everyday, Mexico
Christmas Eve is Nochebuena in Mexico, which means "good night". The greeting is Feliz Nochebuena. It is also called la Nochebuena.
Meaning: December 24 (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Nochebuena | everyday, Mexico |
| la Nochebuena | definite |
| Feliz Nochebuena | greeting |
Mexican families celebrate on the night of December 24 with a big dinner. Say ¿Qué vas a hacer en Nochebuena? to ask about plans.
When do people say it?
Before Nochebuena, Mexico has the posadas, nine nights of parties from December 16 to 24.
Did you know?
- The nine nights of posadas recall Mary and Joseph looking for a place to stay.
Examples in context
- Feliz Nochebuena, familia.Merry Christmas Eve, family.
- Cenamos tamales en Nochebuena.We eat tamales on Christmas Eve.
- Nos vemos en Nochebuena.See you on Christmas Eve.
Example conversation
Lourdes calls her cousin Chema about the family dinner.
- Lourdes¿Dónde es la cena de Nochebuena?Where is the Christmas Eve dinner?
- ChemaEn casa de la abuela.At grandma s house.
- LourdesLlevo el ponche.I will bring the punch.
