25 de diciembre
In Spanish, December 25th is said as 25 de diciembre.
This phrase refers to the twenty-fifth day of the twelfth month of the year.
How does it change in a sentence?
Spanish dates follow the structure of [number] + de + [month], which literally translates to '[number] of [month]'. When referring to the date in a sentence, you must use the masculine singular article el before the number. You may also write the number out in words as veinticinco de diciembre.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid capitalizing the month. While English speakers often capitalize December, in Spanish, months like diciembre should be written in lowercase unless they start a sentence.
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, the phrase 25 de diciembre is associated with the arrival of el Niño Dios rather than Papá Noel. The baby Jesus is traditionally the one who brings the gifts.
- The word diciembre comes from the Latin decem, meaning 'ten'. This is because in the original Roman calendar, December was the tenth month of the year.
- While the date marks the end of the year, many Spanish-speaking cultures maintain a secondary peak of Christmas celebrations on the eve of the sixth of January.
Examples in context
- La Navidad es el 25 de Diciembre.Christmas Day is December 25th.This sentence is useful for identifying when Christmas Day occurs using 25 de diciembre.Tatoeba #1351483 by marcelostockle, translation #62804 by CK
- La conferencia está programada para el 25 de diciembre.The conference is scheduled for the 25th of December.
- La empresa permanecerá cerrada el día 25 de diciembre.The company will remain closed on the day 25th of December.
- ¿Qué harás el 25 de diciembre?What will you do on the 25th of December?
- Mi cumpleaños es el 25 de diciembre.My birthday is December 25th.
- ¿Nos vemos el 25 de diciembre?Shall we see each other on December 25th?
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Example conversation
Two friends are planning a holiday visit.
- María¿Tienes planes para el 25 de diciembre?Do you have plans for December 25th?
- DanielNo, no tengo nada planeado todavía.No, I don't have anything planned yet.
- MaríaEntonces, ¿puedo visitarte ese día?Then, can I visit you that day?
- DanielClaro, me encantaría recibirte.Of course, I would love to have you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, diciembre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
