Feliz Día de los Muertos
/feliθ dia de los mweɾtos/from spelling rules
Feliz Día de los Muertos is the Spanish way to say happy day of the dead.
This phrase is used as a greeting to wish someone a joyful celebration of the Day of the Dead holiday.
Did you know?
- While Feliz Día de los Muertos is a joyful greeting, the holiday is not a 'Mexican Halloween'. It is a distinct celebration focused on welcoming the spirits of ancestors back to the world of the living for a short visit.
- The celebration is a syncretism of indigenous Aztec beliefs and Catholic traditions. This is why the greeting is used during a time that blends ancient rituals with the Christian All Saints' Day.
- In many traditions, the phrase is associated with the creation of an ofrenda, a colorful altar featuring the favorite foods and objects of the deceased to guide them home.
Examples in context
- ¡Feliz Día de los Muertos a toda la familia!Happy Day of the Dead to the whole family!
- Te deseo un muy Feliz Día de los Muertos.I wish you a very Happy Day of the Dead.
Example conversation
María and Mateo meet at a festive street market.
- María¡Hola, Mateo! ¡Feliz Día de los Muertos!Hello, Mateo! Happy Day of the Dead!
- Mateo¡Gracias, María! Igualmente para ti.Thanks, María! Same to you.
- MaríaMira qué bonitas están las flores.Look how beautiful the flowers are.
- MateoSí, el altar se verá increíble.Yes, the altar will look incredible.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
