Felices fiestas
everyday, Argentina
At the end of the year Argentines say Felices fiestas. It covers both Christmas and New Year. For a more formal message add y próspero año nuevo. It is also called Felices fiestas y próspero año nuevo and Feliz Navidad.
Meaning: seasonal greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Felices fiestas | everyday, Argentina |
| Felices fiestas y próspero año nuevo | formal |
| Feliz Navidad | Christmas |
Felices fiestas is used in greetings, emails and cards from early December. If you mean Christmas only, say Feliz Navidad.
Is it said differently in some regions?
December is summer in Argentina, so the holidays often include asado and outdoor meals.
When do people say it?
In Argentina, the main family meal is on the night of December 24, called Nochebuena, and many people stay up until midnight.
Did you know?
- At midnight on December 24 many Argentine neighborhoods light fireworks.
Examples in context
- ¡Felices fiestas para toda la familia!Happy holidays to the whole family!
- Les deseamos felices fiestas y un próspero año nuevo.We wish you happy holidays and a prosperous new year.
Example conversation
Gabriela sees her coworker Rubén on the last workday of December in an office in Buenos Aires.
- GabrielaRubén, felices fiestas.Rubén, happy holidays.
- RubénIgualmente, Gabriela. Que descanses.Same to you, Gabriela. Have a good rest.
- GabrielaNos vemos en enero.See you in January.
