Feliz verano
/feliθ beɾano/from spelling rules
The English phrase "happy summer" is translated into Spanish as Feliz verano.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you wish to say "happy summers" in the plural, the adjective changes to agree with the noun: Felices veranos.
How do you pronounce it?
/feliθ beɾano/
Did you know?
- The word verano evolved from a Latin word that actually meant 'spring'. Over time the meaning shifted forward by one season in Spanish.
- Spanish has a specific word for the humid heat of summer, bochorno, which describes a stifling atmosphere that 'happy summer' wishes usually hope to avoid.
- In some Latin American countries, the 'summer' phrase is used during the December holidays, as the seasons are reversed compared to Spain.
Examples in context
- Estimado Sr. González, ¡Le deseamos un feliz verano!Dear Mr. Gonzalez, we wish you a happy summer!
- ¡Feliz verano a todos!Happy summer to everyone!
- Te deseo un muy feliz verano.I wish you a very happy summer.
- ¡Feliz verano, amigos!Happy summer, friends!
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are saying goodbye at the office before their vacations.
- Lucía¡Feliz verano, Javier!Happy summer, Javier!
- Javier¡Gracias, Lucía! Igualmente para ti.Thanks, Lucía! Same to you.
- LucíaDisfruta mucho de tus vacaciones.Enjoy your vacation a lot.
- JavierLo haré, nos vemos pronto.I will, see you soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries feliz, verano, CC BY-SA 4.0.
