días especiales
/dias espeθjales/from spelling rules
The English phrase "special days" is translated into Spanish as días especiales.
The phrase refers to dates that are celebrated or remembered for a particular reason, such as birthdays or anniversaries.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Regional variations include: – In Mexico, Valentine's Day is referred to as Feliz Día del Amor y la Amistad. – In Argentina, the word for birthday is Cumple and people often use the phrase ¡Feliz Cumple! to wish someone a happy birthday. – In Spain, the Day of the Three Kings is called Feliz Día de Reyes.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you are referring to specific special days, use the masculine plural article los to form los días especiales.
When do people say it?
Common seasonal or cultural celebrations include Día de San Valentín (Valentine's Day) and using the phrase ¡Dulce o truco! for trick or treating on Halloween.
Did you know?
- Spanish uses the term santoral to refer to the calendar of 'special days' dedicated to saints, which allows people to find their santo or name day.
- In some regions, a 'special day' like a birthday is celebrated with la mordida, where the guest of honor is encouraged to take a bite of the cake without using their hands, often resulting in their face being pushed into the frosting.
- In many Spanish speaking countries, birthdays are not just días especiales for the person born, but for the parents as well. It is common to congratulate the mother for the anniversary of the birth.
Examples in context
- Nosotros celebramos muchos días especiales.We celebrate many special days.
- Ella siempre recuerda los días especiales.She always remembers the special days.
- Esos son días especiales para mi familia.Those are special days for my family.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are planning their calendar for the year.
- MaríaMateo, anotemos los días especiales en el calendario.Mateo, let's write down the special days on the calendar.
- MateoEs una buena idea, María.That is a good idea, María.
- MaríaNo quiero olvidar ningún cumpleaños.I don't want to forget any birthdays.
- MateoYo te ayudo a recordarlos todos.I will help you remember them all.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
