Mardi Gras
/maɾdi ɡɾas/from spelling rules
Mardi Gras in Spanish is Mardi Gras.
Mardi Gras is used to refer to the carnival. You can use the phrase ¡Feliz Mardi Gras! to say Happy Mardi Gras! In Spanish.
Meaning: a carnival (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Galicia and certain areas of Asturias and León, the term Entroido is used to describe carnival festivities.
How do you pronounce it?
/maɾdi ɡɾas/
Did you know?
- The word Entroido, used in parts of Spain, shares an etymological root with the Latin 'introitus', meaning 'entrance' or 'introduction'.
- Spanish speakers may refer to the specific Tuesday of the carnival as Martes de Carnaval. This mirrors the meaning of the French Mardi Gras but uses the native Spanish words for 'Tuesday' and 'carnival'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the period of celebration is more commonly referred to as Carnaval rather than using the specific French-derived name.
Examples in context
- Me encanta el ambiente de Mardi Gras.I love the atmosphere of Mardi Gras.
- ¿Vas a ir a celebrar Mardi Gras?Are you going to celebrate Mardi Gras?
- Mardi Gras es una fiesta muy colorida.Mardi Gras is a very colorful festival.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their travel plans.
- AlejandroLucía, ¿quieres viajar a Nueva Orleans para Mardi Gras?Lucía, do you want to travel to New Orleans for Mardi Gras?
- Lucía¡Sí, Alejandro! Me encantaría ver los desfiles.Yes, Alejandro! I would love to see the parades.
- AlejandroSerá una experiencia increíble para nosotros.It will be an amazing experience for us.
- LucíaEntonces, vamos a reservar los boletos pronto.Then, let's book the tickets soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
