fiesta de Navidad
/fjesta de nabidad/from spelling rules
The English phrase "Christmas party" is translated into Spanish as fiesta de Navidad.
This phrase refers to a social gathering or celebration held to mark the Christmas holiday.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of fiesta (party/feast) and de Navidad (of Christmas).
Which one should you use?
Jolgorio Navideño can be used to specifically describe a particularly lively Christmas gathering.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term Posada Navideña refers to a Christmas party that denotes a reenactment of Mary and Joseph's search for lodging.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to the Christmas season or multiple celebrations, you can use the plural form las fiestas de Navidad.
Did you know?
- The word fiesta is a rare survivor in Spanish because the initial 'f' usually changed to a silent 'h' in other words derived from Latin.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a fiesta de Navidad may traditionally include a piñata, which originally symbolized the struggle between good and evil.
- In some regions, a fiesta de Navidad is less about the date of December 25 and more about the season, which includes the Feast of the Three Kings on January 6.
Examples in context
- ¿Harás una fiesta de Navidad en casa?Will you have a Christmas party at your home?This sentence uses fiesta de Navidad to ask about hosting a party at a home.Tatoeba #5706063 by arh, translation #5705370 by CK
- Estamos planeando una fiesta de Navidad para nuestros empleados.We are planning a Christmas party for our employees.
- ¡Esta noche tendremos una pachanga de Navidad! No te la puedes perder.We'll have a Christmas party tonight! You can't miss it.
- Me encanta celebrar las Posadas Navideñas con mis amigos en México.I love celebrating the Christmas parties with my friends in Mexico.
- La fiesta de Navidad será el sábado.The Christmas party will be on Saturday.
- Estamos organizando una gran fiesta de Navidad.We are organizing a big Christmas party.
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Example conversation
Javier and Elena are talking about their weekend plans.
- JavierElena, ¿vienes a mi fiesta de Navidad?Elena, are you coming to my Christmas party?
- ElenaSí, Javier, me encantaría ir.Yes, Javier, I would love to go.
- JavierPerfecto, será el sábado por la noche.Perfect, it will be Saturday night.
- ElenaGracias por la invitación.Thank you for the invitation.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Navidad, de, fiesta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
