Feliz Halloween
everyday, Mexico
In Mexico people say Feliz Halloween. The word is borrowed from English and written the same way. Mexico also celebrates Día de Muertos on November 1 and 2, which is a separate tradition. It is also called Feliz Día de Muertos.
Meaning: greeting for Halloween (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Feliz Halloween | everyday, Mexico |
| Feliz Día de Muertos | related holiday |
Feliz Halloween is used in schools, shops and among young people. Children say ¡Dulce o truco! when going door to door.
Which one should you use?
Halloween is a recent import and Día de Muertos is an older Mexican tradition with altars and offerings. Mexicans do not treat them as the same holiday.
When do people say it?
On Día de Muertos families build altars called ofrendas with photos, flowers and food for their dead.
Did you know?
- In Mexico children also ask for calaverita sweets around Día de Muertos, a custom with a different history from Halloween.
Examples in context
- ¡Feliz Halloween a todos!Happy Halloween to everyone!
- Feliz Halloween, que se diviertan.Happy Halloween, have fun.
Example conversation
Children knock on a neighbor's door in Monterrey on October 31.
- Niños¡Dulce o truco!Trick or treat!
- Señora LupeFeliz Halloween, tomen dulces.Happy Halloween, take some candy.
- NiñosGracias, feliz Halloween.Thank you, happy Halloween.
