Felices vacaciones
/feliθes bakaθjones/from spelling rules
Felices vacaciones is the Spanish way to say happy vacation.
The phrase is used to wish someone an enjoyable time during their holiday. When writing the phrase to express a wish, it is very common to use exclamation marks at both the beginning and the end, like this: ¡Felices vacaciones!
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is plural because the noun vacaciones is a plural noun in Spanish.
How do you pronounce it?
/feliθes bakaθjones/
Did you know?
- The word vacaciones shares a root with the English word 'vacate', as both derive from the Latin 'vacare', meaning to be empty or free.
- In Spain, the concept of vacaciones is often tied to the 'August break', where many businesses and shops shut down entirely for several weeks.
- When wishing someone 'happy holidays' in a festive, seasonal sense like Christmas, Spaniards use Felices fiestas instead of Felices vacaciones, even though both use the concept of a festive period.
Examples in context
- Estimado Sr. Rodriguez, ¡Felices vacaciones! Espero que disfrute de su tiempo libre y descanse mucho.Dear Mr. Rodriguez, Happy vacations! I hope you enjoy your free time and rest a lot.
- Hola Juan, ¡disfruta tus vacaciones al máximo! Ven con muchas historias emocionantes para contarnos cuando regreses.Hello Juan, enjoy your vacation to the fullest! Come back with many exciting stories to tell us when you return.
- ¡Hola Ana! Que lo pases lindo en tus vacaciones. Aprovecha para descansar, divertirte y crear maravillosos recuerdos.Hi Ana! Have a great time on your vacation. Take the opportunity to rest, have fun and create wonderful memories.
- ¡Felices vacaciones, amigos!Happy vacation, friends!
- Te deseo unas felices vacaciones.I wish you a happy vacation.
- ¡Felices vacaciones a toda la familia!Happy vacation to the whole family!
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are saying goodbye at the airport.
- Elena¡Felices vacaciones, Daniel!Happy vacation, Daniel!
- Daniel¡Muchas gracias, Elena!Thank you very much, Elena!
- ElenaDisfruta mucho de tu viaje.Enjoy your trip a lot.
- DanielLo 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.
