feliz Halloween
/feˈliθ ˈxalowin/word by word
To say "happy Halloween" in Spanish, use feliz Halloween.
The phrase is used as a holiday greeting to wish someone a happy Halloween.
Meaning: holiday greeting (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
feliz means "happy".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, one way to say "Happy Halloween" is Feliz Día de Brujas.
How do you pronounce it?
/feˈliθ ˈxalowin/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the festivities of October 31st are often overshadowed or blended with Día de los Muertos, a much larger celebration of the deceased.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, saying feliz Halloween is viewed as a sign of 'Americanization', leading some to strictly use local alternatives to preserve cultural identity.
- The word feliz comes from the Latin word fēlīcem, which is the same root used for the English word 'felicity'.
Examples in context
- ¡Feliz Halloween!Happy Halloween!This example shows how to use the phrase feliz Halloween to wish someone a happy Halloween.Tatoeba #4554299 by swyter, translation #34980 by gin
- ¡Feliz Halloween a todos!Happy Halloween to everyone!
- Te deseo un feliz Halloween.I wish you a happy Halloween.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are walking through a decorated neighborhood.
- Javier¡Feliz Halloween, Elena!Happy Halloween, Elena!
- ElenaGracias, Javier. ¡Feliz Halloween para ti también!Thanks, Javier. Happy Halloween to you too!
- Javier¿Vas a pedir dulces hoy?Are you going to trick or treat today?
- ElenaSí, mi disfraz es muy lindo.Yes, my costume is very cute.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (feliz, Halloween) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Halloween, feliz, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
