¡feliz verano!
/feˈliθ beˈɾano/word by word
In Spanish, 'have a great summer' is expressed as ¡feliz verano!
This phrase is a friendly wish used to tell someone to enjoy their summer break. You can also use ¡Que disfrutes del verano! to say 'Enjoy the summer!'
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase feliz verano is a literal translation of 'happy summer'.
Which one should you use?
Other variations exist depending on the level of formality and the specific sentiment you wish to convey, such as wishing someone an excellent, wonderful or fantastic summer.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you might say Que pases un verano increíble to mean 'May you have an incredible summer'. In Spain, Que disfrutes de un gran verano can be used to mean 'May you enjoy a great summer'. In Argentina, locals may use Que la pases bomba este verano to mean 'Have a blast this summer'.
How do you pronounce it?
/feˈliθ beˈɾano/
Did you know?
- In Argentina, you might tell a friend to pasarla bomba instead of using the word 'great'. This uses the word for 'bomb' to figuratively mean 'having a blast' or an explosive amount of fun.
- The word verano actually has its roots in the word for 'spring'. While it now means 'summer', it evolved from an Old Spanish term that originally referred to the spring season.
- While feliz is used in ¡feliz verano!, it shares a root with the English word 'felicitations', though the latter is rarely used in casual summer greetings.
Examples in context
- Espero que tu verano esté lleno de momentos felices e inolvidablesI hope your summer is full of happy and unforgettable moments
- Que tengas un verano lleno de sol, amigos y buena compañíaMay you have a summer full of sunshine, friends, and good company
- Dile a tu familia: ¡feliz verano!Tell your family: have a great summer!
Example conversation
Two students are saying goodbye on the last day of school.
- Sofía¡Nos vemos en septiembre, Daniel!See you in September, Daniel!
- DanielIgualmente, Sofía. ¡Feliz verano!You too, Sofía. Have a great summer!
- SofíaGracias, tú también.Thanks, you too.
- Daniel¡Hasta pronto!See you soon!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (feliz, verano) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries feliz, verano, CC BY-SA 4.0.
