Felices vacaciones
/feliθes bakaθjones/from spelling rules
The English phrase "enjoy your holiday" is translated into Spanish as Felices vacaciones.
This phrase is used to wish someone good holidays. While Felices vacaciones is a common greeting, you can also use the more direct verb-based expression ¡Que disfrutes de tus vacaciones! to say "May you enjoy your holidays!" If you want to specify a Christmas vacation, you can add de Navidad to the end of holiday expressions.
Meaning: wishing someone good holidays (phrase)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some parts of Latin America, you can say Que la pases bien en tus vacaciones. to mean "Have a great time on your vacation.".
How does it change in a sentence?
The Spanish word for holidays, vacaciones, is always plural.
How do you pronounce it?
/feliθes bakaθjones/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the singular form Feliz vacación, as it sounds unnatural to native speakers. The plural is the standard way to express this sentiment.
Did you know?
- When wishing someone a good holiday in Spain, it is common to accompany the phrase with a beso or two on the cheeks, even between acquaintances.
- The word vacaciones shares a root with the English word 'vacate', coming from the Latin vacatio meaning 'freedom from duty'.
- While English speakers often wish someone a 'happy' time, a very common way to say 'enjoy your holiday' in Spanish is actually to wish them 'rest' by saying Que descanses.
Examples in context
- Felices vacaciones a todos.Happy holidays to everyone.
- ¡Felices vacaciones, Juan!Happy holidays, Juan!
- Les deseo felices vacaciones.I wish you all happy holidays.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are colleagues saying goodbye before a break.
- MateoYa me voy, Lucía. ¡Felices vacaciones!I'm leaving now, Lucía. Enjoy your holiday!
- LucíaGracias, Mateo. Tú también.Thanks, Mateo. You too.
- Mateo¿Vas a viajar a la playa?Are you going to travel to the beach?
- LucíaSí, me voy mañana mismo.Yes, I'm leaving tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
