jubileo
/xubiˈleo/masculine
The English phrase 'jubilee' is translated into Spanish as jubileo.
A jubileo refers to a major anniversary of an event, particularly the 50th anniversary of a coronation or marriage.
Meaning: major anniversary of an event, particularly the 50th anniversary of a coronation or marriage (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, aniversario is used as an alternative to jubileo to refer to significant celebrations.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of jubileo is jubileos.
How do you pronounce it?
/xubiˈleo/
Did you know?
- The Spanish jubileo shares a deep linguistic history with the Hebrew 'yovel', referring to a ram's horn blown to announce a year of liberation and debt forgiveness.
- While 'jubilee' in English often evokes the British monarchy, in Spanish-speaking countries jubileo is most frequently associated with the Vatican and the Pope.
- In Spanish, the term can sometimes be used figuratively to describe a 'jubileo de alegría', which refers to an outburst of intense, almost overwhelming joy rather than a specific date.
Examples in context
- La iglesia está celebrando su jubileo centenario este año.The church is celebrating its centennial jubilee this year.
- El rey celebrará su jubileo este año.The king will celebrate his jubilee this year.
- Preparan una fiesta para el jubileo de oro.They are preparing a party for the golden jubilee.
- El jubileo de la reina fue muy elegante.The queen's jubilee was very elegant.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing a royal commemorative event.
- Daniel¿Sabes cuándo es el jubileo de la reina?Do you know when the queen's jubilee is?
- LucíaCreo que es el próximo mes, Daniel.I think it is next month, Daniel.
- DanielSerá un jubileo muy especial para ella.It will be a very special jubilee for her.
- LucíaSí, todo el país lo celebrará.Yes, the whole country will celebrate it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jubilee” translations and entries jubileo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
