Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana
/feliθ mes de la eɾenθja ispana/from spelling rules
Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana is the Spanish way to say Happy Hispanic Heritage Month.
This phrase is used as a celebratory greeting or a title for events occurring throughout September.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, the adjective 'Hispana' follows the noun 'Herencia' and must agree in gender (feminine).
Did you know?
- The term Hispana excludes people from Brazil, as Portuguese is the official language there and the term specifically refers to Spanish-speaking origins.
- While the greeting is common in the US, many Spanish-speaking countries do not celebrate a 'Hispanic Heritage Month' domestically.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the idea of 'heritage' is often expressed through the word raíces, which means 'roots'.
Examples in context
- ¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana a todos!Happy Hispanic Heritage Month to everyone!
- Te deseo un Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana.I wish you a Happy Hispanic Heritage Month.
- ¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana para nuestra comunidad!Happy Hispanic Heritage Month to our community!
Example conversation
Two colleagues are greeting each other at the office.
- Mateo¡Hola, Lucía! ¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!Hello, Lucía! Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
- Lucía¡Gracias, Mateo! Igualmente para ti.Thank you, Mateo! Likewise to you.
- Mateo¿Vas a celebrar con tu familia?Are you going to celebrate with your family?
- LucíaSí, vamos a tener una cena especial.Yes, we are going to have a special dinner.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
