Felices fiestas
standard, Ecuador
In Ecuador the usual way to say happy holidays is Felices fiestas. For the Christmas season you can say Felices fiestas navideñas.
Meaning: seasonal greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Felices fiestas | standard, Ecuador |
| Felices fiestas navideñas | Christmas |
People say it in late December to friends, coworkers and neighbors. Many add y un próspero año nuevo.
Which one should you use?
Felices fiestas is general and fits any holiday season. Feliz Navidad names Christmas directly.
Did you know?
- Greetings for the holidays in Ecuador often combine Christmas and new year wishes in one sentence.
Examples in context
- ¡Felices fiestas a todos!Happy holidays to everyone!
- Les deseo felices fiestas navideñas.I wish you a happy Christmas season.
- Felices fiestas y feliz año nuevo.Happy holidays and happy new year.
Example conversation
Two coworkers wish each other well on the last day of work in Guayaquil.
- LucíaFelices fiestas, Pablo.Happy holidays, Pablo.
- PabloIgualmente, Lucía. Que descanses.You too, Lucía. Get some rest.
- LucíaNos vemos el próximo año.See you next year.
