Año Nuevo
/aɲo nwebo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase for new year's is Año Nuevo.
Año Nuevo is the name used for the holiday commemorating the new year. If you want to wish someone a Happy New Year, the standard phrase is Feliz Año Nuevo.
Meaning: the holiday commemorating the new year (name)
Which one should you use?
Use Nochevieja to refer specifically to New Year's Eve, whereas Año Nuevo refers to the holiday or the new year itself.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, New Year's Eve is often referred to as Nochevieja.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the phrase as an adjective, such as in 'New Year's Eve' or 'New Year's resolutions', use the preposition de before Año Nuevo.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, people eat twelve grapes at the stroke of midnight to welcome Año Nuevo, with each grape representing a month of good luck.
- In many Latin American cultures, it is a common custom to carry suitcases around the block while celebrating Año Nuevo to ensure a year of travel.
- In Spain, the term Nochevieja is used to describe the Eve of the New Year, but it literally translates to 'Old Night', signifying the end of the old cycle.
Examples in context
- Nochevieja precede a Año Nuevo.New Year's Eve precedes the New Year.This sentence is useful for showing that Nochevieja precedes Año Nuevo.Tatoeba #7583611 by arh, translation #11067521 by Luornu
- A Nochevieja le sigue Año Nuevo.New Year's Eve is followed by New Year's Day.This sentence shows how Año Nuevo follows Nochevieja.Tatoeba #7583620 by arh, translation #12245257 by Miktsoanit
- El 31 de diciembre es la víspera de Año Nuevo.December 31 is New Year's Eve.This sentence demonstrates using the phrase to describe December 31 as the eve of Año Nuevo.Tatoeba #1266382 by hayastan, translation #12245268 by Miktsoanit
- ¡Feliz Nochevieja! Que el próximo año esté lleno de amor y prosperidad para ti y los tuyos.Happy New Year's Eve! May the coming year be filled with love and prosperity for you and your loved ones.
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their upcoming holiday plans.
- Sofía¿Qué vas a hacer en Año Nuevo?What are you going to do for New Year's?
- MateoVoy a una fiesta con mi familia.I am going to a party with my family.
- Sofía¡Qué divertido! Yo quiero descansar.How fun! I want to rest.
- MateoEstá bien, Sofía, disfruta tu descanso.That's fine, Sofía, enjoy your rest.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Año Nuevo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
