Feliz día del amor y la amistad
Colombia, everyday
Colombians usually say Feliz día del amor y la amistad, because the holiday is known there as Love and Friendship Day. Feliz día de San Valentín is also understood. It is also called Feliz San Valentín.
Meaning: Valentine's Day greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Feliz día del amor y la amistad | Colombia, everyday |
| Feliz día de San Valentín | standard |
| Feliz San Valentín | short |
Use Feliz día del amor y la amistad for a partner, a friend or a coworker. The name includes friendship, so the greeting is not only romantic.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Colombia the main celebration falls in September, on the third Saturday, and many people also mark 14 February, so the date you hear depends on who you ask.
When do people say it?
A popular September tradition is the amigo secreto, a gift exchange where each person draws a name.
Did you know?
- Colombia celebrates Love and Friendship Day on the third Saturday of September, which differs from the 14 February date used in many countries.
Examples in context
- ¡Feliz día del amor y la amistad, mi amor!Happy Valentine's Day, my love!
- Feliz día de San Valentín, amiga.Happy Valentine's Day, my friend.
- Te deseo un feliz día del amor y la amistad.I wish you a happy Love and Friendship Day.
Example conversation
In September in Bogotá, Laura gives a small gift to her coworker Pedro.
- LauraPedro, feliz día del amor y la amistad.Pedro, happy Love and Friendship Day.
- PedroGracias, Laura. Igualmente.Thanks, Laura. Same to you.
- LauraEs del amigo secreto, ábrelo.It is from the secret friend game, open it.
