Feliz Navidad
standard, Nicaragua
In Nicaragua you say Feliz Navidad for "Merry Christmas". Felices fiestas wishes someone happy holidays in a broader way.
Meaning: Christmas greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Feliz Navidad | standard, Nicaragua |
| Felices fiestas | general |
People often add y próspero año nuevo to finish the wish. In December you hear it from neighbors, shops and on the radio.
How does it change in a sentence?
Feliz is the same for masculine and feminine, but the plural is felices.
When do people say it?
The season starts with La Gritería on December 7, and many families eat nacatamal, a large filled tamal, during the holidays.
Did you know?
- A nacatamal is wrapped in banana leaf and usually holds corn dough, pork, rice, potato and seasoning.
Examples in context
- ¡Feliz Navidad a todos!Merry Christmas to everyone!
- Feliz Navidad y próspero año nuevo.Merry Christmas and a happy new year.
- Les deseamos felices fiestas.We wish you happy holidays.
Example conversation
Neighbors Don Ramón and Doña Elsa exchange greetings on Christmas Eve in Jinotepe.
- Don Ramón¡Feliz Navidad, doña Elsa!Merry Christmas, Doña Elsa!
- Doña ElsaFeliz Navidad, don Ramón. Pase a comer nacatamal.Merry Christmas, Don Ramón. Come in and have a nacatamal.
- Don RamónCon gusto, muchas gracias.With pleasure, thank you very much.
