¡feliz año nuevo a todos!
/feˈliθ ˈaɲo ˈnwebo a ˈtodos/word by word
The English phrase "happy new year everyone" is translated into Spanish as ¡feliz año nuevo a todos!
This phrase is a greeting used to wish a group of people a happy new year.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of feliz (happy), año (year), nuevo (new) and a todos (to all).
Which one should you use?
While ¡feliz año nuevo a todos! is a general greeting, you can use ¡próspero año nuevo a todos! as a slightly more formal alternative by using próspero instead of feliz.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you can say ¡Feliz Año Nuevo a todos, compadres! to mean "Happy New Year, everyone, buddies!" In Argentina, the phrase ¡Feliz Año Nuevo a todos, muchachos! can be used to mean "Happy New Year, everyone, guys!"
How does it change in a sentence?
If the group being addressed consists entirely of women, you should change todos to todas to say ¡feliz año nuevo a todas!
How do you pronounce it?
/feˈliθ ˈaɲo ˈnwebo a ˈtodos/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American cultures, the phrase is said while wearing yellow underwear to ensure a próspero año nuevo and attract good luck.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, it is common to eat twelve grapes at the stroke of midnight to bring luck for the new year, often while shouting greetings like ¡feliz año nuevo!
- In Spain, the phrase is often accompanied by the gesture of a hug and two kisses on the cheeks, regardless of the gender of the people in the group.
Examples in context
- Quiero decir ¡feliz año nuevo a todos!I want to say happy new year to everyone!
Example conversation
At a New Year's Eve party.
- Alejandro¡Feliz año nuevo a todos!Happy new year everyone!
- Lucía¡Gracias, Alejandro! ¡Igualmente!Thanks, Alejandro! Same to you!
- Alejandro¡Muchas gracias, Lucía!Thank you very much, Lucía!
- Lucía¡Que tengas un gran año!Have a great year!
