reserva la fecha
/reseɾba la fet͡ʃa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "save the date" is translated into Spanish as reserva la fecha.
This phrase is a request for guests to keep a specific day free for a future event. It is often used as an imperative command on wedding invitations or event announcements to prompt guests to mark their calendars, such as in the form ¡Reserva la fecha!
Which one should you use?
The phrase Apunta la Fecha can be used to mean "Make a note of the date".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the plural informal form reservad la fecha is used when addressing a group of friends or family members.
How do you pronounce it?
/reseɾba la fetʃa/
Did you know?
- The word fecha comes from the Latin 'facta', meaning 'things done'. It is conceptually linked to the idea of an event that has been 'made' or 'done' in time.
- In Mexico, you might hear apartar la fecha instead of reservar. The verb apartar literally means 'to set aside' or 'to move away' from other options.
- While reserva la fecha is the translation, many modern Spanish couples simply use the English phrase 'Save the Date' on invitations to look trendy or international.
Examples in context
- Queridos invitados, les solicitamos respetuosamente que reserven la fecha del 15 de mayo para celebrar nuestra boda. La ceremonia tendrá lugar en la Iglesia San Miguel a las 4 de la tarde. Pronto recibirán más detalles. ¡Esperamos contar con su presencia!Dear guests, we respectfully request that you reserve the date of May 15th to celebrate our wedding. The ceremony will take place in San Miguel Church at 4 in the afternoon. You will receive more details soon. We hope to count on your presence!
- Amigos, ¡agenden la fecha! El 8 de julio tendremos una barbacoa en mi casa para celebrar el verano. Más información próximamente. ¡No falten!Friends, save the date! On July 8th we will have a barbecue at my house to celebrate summer. More information coming soon. Don't miss it!
- Reserva la fecha para mi boda.Save the date for my wedding.
- Reserva la fecha para la fiesta sorpresa.Save the date for the surprise party.
Example conversation
Javier tells Sofía about his upcoming graduation party.
- JavierSofía, reserva la fecha del sábado.Sofía, save the date for Saturday.
- Sofía¿Para qué evento es, Javier?For what event is it, Javier?
- JavierEs para mi fiesta de graduación.It is for my graduation party.
- SofíaPerfecto, ya lo anoté en mi calendario.Perfect, I already wrote it in my calendar.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fecha, la, reserva, CC BY-SA 4.0.
