Feliz Pascua
/feliθ paskwa/from spelling rules
To say "happy Easter" in Spanish, you use Feliz Pascua.
This phrase is used as an expression to wish someone a happy Easter.
Meaning: an expression used during Easter (phrase)
Which one should you use?
While Feliz Pascua is the singular form, the plural form Felices Pascuas is much more common and considered more grammatically natural in Spanish.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, it is common to hear ¡Feliz Pascua!
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, it is much more common and grammatically natural to use the plural form Felices Pascuas rather than the singular Feliz Pascua.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often use the singular Feliz Pascua because "Easter" is singular in English, but native speakers almost always use the plural Felices Pascuas.
Did you know?
- The word pascua is a linguistic relative of the English word 'Passover'. Both trace their origins back to the Hebrew word pesaḥ.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, the period surrounding Felices Pascuas is known as Semana Santa, where massive public processions of statues occur.
- Spanish distinguishes between Pascuas as the Easter season and la Pascua as the specific theological event of the Resurrection.
Examples in context
- ¡Feliz Pascua!Happy Easter!This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase Feliz Pascua.Tatoeba #5228884 by cueyayotl, translation #66762 by papabear
- ¡Feliz Pascua a toda la familia!Happy Easter to the whole family!
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía meet at a cafe on Easter Sunday morning.
- Javier¡Hola Sofía! ¡Feliz Pascua!Hello Sofía! Happy Easter!
- SofíaGracias, Javier. ¡Feliz Pascua para ti también!Thank you, Javier. Happy Easter to you too!
- Javier¿Tienes planes para hoy?Do you have plans for today?
- SofíaVoy a comer con mis padres.I am going to eat with my parents.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries feliz, pascua, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
