Navidad
standard
In Bolivia "Christmas" is Navidad, and Christmas Eve is Nochebuena. The word is the same as in the rest of the Spanish-speaking world.
Meaning: Christian holiday on December 25 (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Navidad | standard |
| Nochebuena | Christmas Eve |
People say en Navidad for the holiday season and la Nochebuena for the night of December 24.
When do people say it?
Many Bolivian families celebrate on Christmas Eve with a late dinner. In La Paz a typical dish is picana, a rich soup with meat, vegetables and spices.
Did you know?
- Picana is a traditional Bolivian soup served on Christmas Eve.
Examples in context
- Pasamos la Navidad con la familia.We spend Christmas with the family.
- En Nochebuena comemos picana.On Christmas Eve we eat picana.
Example conversation
Elena and her cousin Pablo prepare dinner on December 24 in La Paz.
- ElenaEsta Nochebuena haremos picana.This Christmas Eve we will make picana.
- PabloQué rico, me encanta la Navidad.How nice, I love Christmas.
- ElenaAyúdame con las verduras.Help me with the vegetables.
