regalos de Navidad
/reɡalos de nabidad/from spelling rules
The English phrase "Christmas presents" is translated into Spanish as regalos de Navidad.
This phrase refers to gifts that are given and received during the Christmas holiday.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of regalos (presents), de (of) and Navidad (Christmas).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, both regalos de Navidad and regalos navideños are common expressions used to mean "Christmas presents".
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single Christmas present, use the singular form regalo de Navidad. When referring to specific Christmas presents, the definite article los is used before regalos, as in los regalos de Navidad.
Did you know?
- In some regions, children leave their shoes out for the Reyes Magos to fill with regalos de Navidad and sweets, a custom that replaces the chimney-down-the-fireplace tradition.
- The Spanish word regalo shares a root with the verb regalar, which can also mean 'to spoil' or 'to pamper' someone.
- The word Navidad shares an ancestor with the English word 'native', as both come from the Latin root meaning 'to be born'.
Examples in context
- Tom recibió más regalos de Navidad que Mary.Tom got more Christmas presents than Mary.This sentence shows how to use the form regalos de Navidad to compare amounts received.Tatoeba #5687078 by arh, translation #5679199 by CK
- Pusimos los regalos de Navidad bajo el árbol.We have put the Christmas presents under the tree.This sentence uses regalos de Navidad to describe the location of the presents.Tatoeba #3089387 by marcelostockle, translation #2480055 by sharptoothed
- ¿De quién esperas recibir regalos de Navidad?Who do you expect to get Christmas presents from?This sentence uses regalos de Navidad to ask about the expected source of the presents.Tatoeba #5706036 by arh, translation #5705391 by CK
- ¡Me encantan los regalos de Navidad!I love Christmas presents!
- Este año, los obsequios navideños serán muy especiales.This year, the Christmas presents will be very special.
- ¿Cuándo vamos a abrir los regalos navideños?When are we going to open the Christmas presents?
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are decorating the living room for the holidays.
- Sofía¿Dónde vamos a poner los regalos de Navidad?Where are we going to put the christmas presents?
- JavierPodemos poner los regalos de Navidad junto al árbol.We can put the christmas presents next to the tree.
- SofíaEs una buena idea, Javier.That is a good idea, Javier.
- JavierSofía, ¿tienes ya todos los regalos de Navidad listos?Sofía, do you have all the christmas presents ready yet?
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Navidad, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
