vacaciones de primavera
/bakaθjones de pɾimabeɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase spring break is translated into Spanish as vacaciones de primavera.
vacaciones de primavera is a literal translation used to describe a vacation occurring during the spring. However, in many Spanish-speaking countries, students are more likely to refer to their specific school breaks by the name of the actual season or a specific holiday period rather than using this literal phrase.
Meaning: vacation during the spring (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain and some Latin American countries, spring break is often referred to as Vacaciones de Semana Santa (Holy Week vacations).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word vacaciones is a plural noun and remains in the plural form even when you are referring to a single period of break.
How do you pronounce it?
/bakaθjones de pɾimabeɾa/
Did you know?
- Because of the influence of American cinema, some young people in Spanish-speaking countries use the English term 'spring break' to describe specifically wild or party-centric trips.
- Because primavera comes from the Late Latin prīma vēra, it is a direct linguistic cousin to the English word 'vernal', used in phrases like 'vernal equinox'.
- While primavera means 'spring', in some contexts it is used poetically to refer to a person's youth or the 'springtime' of their life.
Examples in context
- Mis niños tienen las vacaciones de primavera pronto.My kids have their spring break soon.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use vacaciones de primavera when talking about children's upcoming breaks.Tatoeba #2722770 by ikarias, translation #327628 by CK
- Las vacaciones de primavera son una época muy esperada por los estudiantes.Spring Break is a highly anticipated time for students.
- Las vacaciones de primavera son en marzo.Spring break is in March.
- ¿A dónde irás en las vacaciones de primavera?Where will you go during spring break?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their upcoming travel plans.
- JavierSofía, ¿ya tienes planes para las vacaciones de primavera?Sofía, do you already have plans for spring break?
- SofíaSí, Javier, voy a viajar a la playa.Yes, Javier, I am going to travel to the beach.
- Javier¡Qué bien! Yo me quedaré en casa.That's great! I will stay at home.
- SofíaLas vacaciones de primavera son para descansar.Spring break is for resting.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, primavera, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
