Feliz Cinco de Mayo
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In Spanish it is Feliz Cinco de Mayo. The date remembers a battle in Puebla in 1862, and it is not Mexican Independence Day. It is also called Feliz 5 de mayo.
Meaning: greeting for the fifth of May (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Feliz Cinco de Mayo | neutral |
| Feliz 5 de mayo | written |
Mexicans say the date as el cinco de mayo and say Feliz Cinco de Mayo to friends or on social media.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The biggest celebrations are in Puebla. In much of Mexico it is a normal working day, while the date is more of a party in the United States.
When do people say it?
The date marks the Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla on 5 May 1862 against the French army. Mexican Independence Day is 16 September.
Did you know?
- The Battle of Puebla was fought on 5 May 1862.
Examples in context
- Feliz Cinco de Mayo a todos.Happy Cinco de Mayo to everyone.
- Hoy es el cinco de mayo.Today is the fifth of May.
- Hay desfile en Puebla.There is a parade in Puebla.
Example conversation
Sergio calls his aunt Beatriz in Puebla on the morning of the fifth of May.
- SergioTía, feliz Cinco de Mayo.Aunt, happy Cinco de Mayo.
- BeatrizGracias, hijo. Aquí hay desfile hoy.Thanks, dear. There is a parade here today.
- SergioMándame fotos.Send me photos.
