Feliz Navidad
everyday, song
In Spanish "merry Christmas" is Feliz Navidad, which is also the title of José Feliciano's famous song. The carol Noche de paz is the Spanish "Silent Night". It is also called Navidad, Navidad.
Meaning: Christmas greeting used in songs (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Feliz Navidad | everyday, song |
| Noche de paz | song, carol |
| Navidad, Navidad | song |
You say Feliz Navidad when you meet someone in December and when you send cards. People often add y próspero año nuevo.
Which one should you use?
Feliz Navidad is the greeting, while Noche de paz is the title of a carol. Spanish also has songs called villancicos, which are traditional Christmas songs.
When do people say it?
A Christmas song in Spanish is called a villancico, and families often sing them on Nochebuena, December 24.
Did you know?
- José Feliciano released Feliz Navidad in 1970, and it mixes Spanish and English lines.
Examples in context
- ¡Feliz Navidad a todos!Merry Christmas to everyone!
- Cantamos Noche de paz en casa.We sing Silent Night at home.
- Feliz Navidad y próspero año nuevo.Merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Example conversation
Carlos and his daughter Inés decorate the tree in Madrid.
- CarlosPon un villancico, Inés.Put on a carol, Inés.
- Inés¿Feliz Navidad, de José Feliciano?Feliz Navidad by José Feliciano?
- CarlosPerfecto, y luego Noche de paz.Perfect, and then Noche de paz.
- Inés¡Feliz Navidad, papá!Merry Christmas, Dad!
