Feliz año nuevo
standard
In Argentina people say Feliz año nuevo on December 31 and January 1. The short Feliz año is common among friends, and Próspero año nuevo is formal.
Meaning: new year greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Feliz año nuevo | standard |
| Próspero año nuevo | formal |
| Feliz año | short |
At midnight on New Year's Eve everyone says ¡Feliz año nuevo! and gives hugs and kisses. The phrase also goes in messages and cards.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Because it is summer in Argentina at New Year, parties often take place outdoors.
When do people say it?
Families often toast with sidra or champagne at midnight and later eat pan dulce with nuts.
Did you know?
- Pan dulce is a sweet bread with candied fruit that Argentines eat at Christmas and New Year.
Examples in context
- ¡Feliz año nuevo a todos!Happy New Year to everyone!
- Feliz año, que sea un buen año para vos.Happy New Year, may it be a good year for you.
Example conversation
The Ortiz family toasts at midnight in the patio of their house in Mendoza, where the father Hugo, the daughter Ana and the mother Rita celebrate.
- Hugo¡Feliz año nuevo, familia!Happy New Year, family!
- AnaFeliz año, papá. Feliz año, mamá.Happy New Year, dad. Happy New Year, mom.
- RitaBrindemos por todo lo bueno.Let us toast to everything good.
