¡Feliz Día de la Independencia!
standard, Costa Rica
In Costa Rica you say ¡Feliz Día de la Independencia! on 15 September. People also say ¡Feliz 15 de setiembre!, using the Costa Rican spelling setiembre.
Meaning: greeting for the national independence holiday (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| ¡Feliz Día de la Independencia! | standard, Costa Rica |
| ¡Feliz 15 de setiembre! | casual |
The wish is used in messages, at school events and in greetings to neighbors. A short ¡Feliz independencia! is also common.
When do people say it?
The night before, on 14 September, children carry paper lanterns called faroles in the Desfile de Faroles. The torch of independence also travels through the country.
Did you know?
- Central America declared independence from Spain on 15 September 1821, and Costa Rica marks that date every year.
Examples in context
- ¡Feliz Día de la Independencia!Happy Independence Day!
- Feliz 15 de setiembre a todos.Happy 15 September to everyone.
- Que viva Costa Rica.Long live Costa Rica.
Example conversation
Teacher Alicia greets her class, led by the student Luis, on the morning of the holiday.
- Alicia¡Feliz Día de la Independencia, niños!Happy Independence Day, children!
- Luis¡Feliz independencia, maestra!Happy independence, teacher!
- AliciaEsta noche salimos con los faroles.Tonight we go out with the lanterns.
