Feliz Día de la Independencia
standard
In Colombia the greeting is Feliz Día de la Independencia. The national holiday is on 20 July, so people also say Feliz 20 de julio. It is also called Viva Colombia.
Meaning: greeting for the national independence holiday (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Feliz Día de la Independencia | standard |
| Feliz 20 de julio | Colombia, casual |
| Viva Colombia | patriotic |
Feliz Día de la Independencia works in speech and on cards. Viva Colombia is a cheer rather than a greeting, and you will hear it at parades and matches too.
Did you know?
- Colombia marks 20 July 1810 as its independence day, remembering the events in Bogotá that began that day.
Examples in context
- Feliz Día de la Independencia a todos.Happy Independence Day to everyone.
- Feliz 20 de julio, familia.Happy 20 July, family.
- ¡Viva Colombia!Long live Colombia!
Example conversation
Neighbors Rosa and Jorge greet each other on 20 July in Bogotá.
- RosaBuenos días, vecino. Feliz 20 de julio.Good morning, neighbor. Happy 20 July.
- JorgeIgualmente, doña Rosa. ¡Viva Colombia!Same to you, Mrs Rosa. Long live Colombia!
- RosaVamos a ver el desfile.We are going to watch the parade.
