Halloween
/ˈxalowin/masculine
Halloween in Spanish is Halloween. Wiktionary also lists Noche de Brujas and jalogüin.
Meaning: October 31st (name)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Halloween | /ˈxalowin/ /xaloˈwin/ |
masculine |
| Noche de Brujas | /ˌnot͡ʃe de ˈbɾuxas/ | feminine |
| jalogüin | /xaloɡwin/ (from spelling rules) | masculine, rare |
The term refers to the holiday celebrated on October 31st.
Which one should you use?
The English loanword Halloween is the most common way to refer to the holiday in everyday conversation. In contrast, Noche de Brujas is a descriptive Spanish translation used in more formal contexts or media.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain parts of Mexico, you may encounter the rare, colloquial term jalogüin.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the English loanword Halloween as a noun, it is treated as a masculine noun and is often preceded by the definite article el.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈxalowin/
Did you know?
- The word Brujas in the phrase Noche de Brujas likely traces back to the Old French name for the city of Bruges. This connection suggests the word for 'witches' may actually originate from a term meaning 'bridge'.
- While Halloween is popular, many Spanish speakers distinguish it from Día de Muertos. The latter is a separate cultural celebration focused on honoring deceased ancestors rather than costumes and candy.
- The term jalogüin is not a formal translation but a humorous, phonetic approximation of the English pronunciation used in some Mexican slang.
Examples in context
- Tom odia la Noche de Brujas.Tom hates Halloween.This sentence shows how to express hatred for the Noche de Brujas.Tatoeba #2959968 by marcelostockle, translation #2870246 by Amastan
- ¿Por qué te gusta Halloween?Why do you like Halloween?This sentence uses the form Halloween to ask about a preference.Tatoeba #13534837 by Seael, translation #13534839 by frpzzd
- ¿Qué estás haciendo para Halloween?What are you doing for Halloween?This sentence uses the form Halloween to ask about plans for the holiday.Tatoeba #4783907 by DarkHollow, translation #1964390 by CM
- 28 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their costumes for a party.
- SofíaNecesito un disfraz para Halloween.I need a costume for Halloween.
- AlejandroYo voy a ser un pirata.I am going to be a pirate.
- Sofía¡Qué bien! Me encanta Halloween.That's great! I love Halloween.
- AlejandroA mí también, Sofía.Me too, Sofia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “Halloween” translations and entries Halloween, Noche de Brujas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Brujas, Halloween, de, noche, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
