How to Say "Posadas" in Spanish

posadas

/posadas/from spelling rules

posadas is the Spanish term for the traditional Mexican celebrations held during the nine days leading up to Christmas.

What does it mean word for word?

posadas is the plural form of posada, which literally means lodgings or inns.

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In Mexico, posadas refers to a tradition involving processions, singing and community gatherings throughout the nine days before Christmas.

It is common to break a 'piñata' during these celebrations, which is often a star-shaped figure with seven points representing the seven deadly sins.
The nine days of posadas are specifically intended to honor the nine months of pregnancy before the birth of Jesus.
While posadas are now central to Mexican culture, the tradition was introduced by Spanish missionaries who adapted the European custom of 'posada' to convert indigenous populations in the 16th century.

Vamos a quedarnos en una posada en el pueblo mágico.
We are going to stay at an inn in the magical town.
Las posadas en esta región son famosas por su belleza colonial.
The inns in this region are famous for their colonial beauty.
La posada donde nos hospedamos ofrecía deliciosos platillos típicos.
The inn where we stayed offered delicious traditional dishes.
Me gustan mucho las posadas.
I really like the posadas.
¿A qué posadas vas a ir?
Which posadas are you going to attend?
Las posadas son muy divertidas.
The posadas are very fun.

Mateo and Elena are discussing their holiday plans.

Mateo

¿Vas a ir a las posadas este año, Elena?
Are you going to the posadas this year, Elena?
Elena

Sí, iré a una con mi familia.
Yes, I will go to one with my family.
Mateo

Qué bien, yo también asistiré a las posadas.
That's great, I will also attend the posadas.
Elena

¡Espero que te diviertas mucho, Mateo!
I hope you have a lot of fun, Mateo!

Sources

IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.

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