que disfrutes de las vacaciones
/ke disfɾutes de las bakaθjones/from spelling rules
To say "enjoy your holidays" in Spanish, use que disfrutes de las vacaciones.
This phrase is used to wish someone a pleasant time during their vacation.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to "that you enjoy the holidays". In this context, que functions as a marker used to express a wish.
Which one should you use?
While referring to a holiday period, Spanish almost always uses the plural form las vacaciones rather than a singular form.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb disfrutar is frequently followed by the preposition de when referring to enjoying a specific period or experience.
How do you pronounce it?
/ke disfɾutes de las bakaθjones/
Did you know?
- The word disfrutar shares a root with the English word 'fruit', as it originally meant to 'get the fruit' or 'enjoy the produce' of something.
- If you wish someone a good holiday in Spanish, they may reply with igualmente, meaning 'equally' or 'same to you', even if the other person is not going anywhere.
- Spanish lacks a single word for 'holiday' that covers both 'vacation' and 'public holiday'. While vacaciones means a trip or break, a day off like Christmas is a festivo or feriado.
Examples in context
- ¡Que disfrutes de las vacaciones en la playa!Enjoy your holidays at the beach!
- Espero que disfrutes de las vacaciones con tu familia.I hope you enjoy your holidays with your family.
- ¡Que disfrutes de las vacaciones y descanses mucho!Enjoy your holidays and get lots of rest!
Example conversation
Alejandro is leaving for a trip and says goodbye to María at the office.
- María¡Buen viaje, Alejandro!Have a good trip, Alejandro!
- AlejandroMuchas gracias, María.Thank you very much, María.
- María¡Que disfrutes de las vacaciones!Enjoy your holidays!
- Alejandro¡Gracias, nos vemos a la vuelta!Thanks, see you when I get back!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
