la Navidad pasada
/la nabidad pasada/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'last Christmas' is translated into Spanish as la Navidad pasada.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the feminine article la (the), the noun Navidad (Christmas) and the feminine adjective pasada (past/last).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because Navidad is a feminine noun, the adjective must change to the feminine form pasada to agree with it.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the 'last' major Christmas celebration is actually 'el Día de los Reyes Magos' (the Day of the Three Kings) on January 6th.
- The word Navidad comes from the Latin nātīvitātem, meaning 'birth', which is the same root used in the English word 'native'.
- If you were talking about 'the last Christmas' in terms of the final one ever, you might use la última Navidad, as pasada implies the one that just occurred.
Examples in context
- Le compré un regalo a Tom la Navidad pasada.I bought Tom a present last Christmas.This sentence is useful for describing a gift purchased for someone using la Navidad pasada.Tatoeba #2709162 by Shishir, translation #2299534 by CK
- ¿Cuál fue el mejor regalo que obtuviste la Navidad pasada?What was the best present you got last Christmas?This sentence is useful for asking about the best gift received during la Navidad pasada.Tatoeba #5706046 by arh, translation #5705388 by CK
- Nos encontramos la Navidad pasada, en la fiesta de la oficina.We met last Christmas at the office party.This sentence is useful for mentioning a meeting that occurred during la Navidad pasada.Tatoeba #5687070 by arh, translation #5679197 by CK
- La Navidad pasada fue increíble. Bailamos toda la noche.Last Christmas was amazing. We danced all night.
- Recuerdo el último Día de Navidad cuando nos reunimos en casa de Carlos.I remember the last Christmas Day when we gathered at Carlos' house.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are talking about their vacation plans.
- Daniel¿Fuiste a España la Navidad pasada?Did you go to Spain last Christmas?
- MaríaNo, me quedé en casa la Navidad pasada.No, I stayed home last Christmas.
- DanielEntiendo, yo también estuve en casa.I understand, I was also at home.
- MaríaFue un tiempo muy tranquilo.It was a very quiet time.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Navidad, la, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
