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"Merry Christmas!" in Spanish: ¡feliz Navidad!
¡feliz Navidad!
Merry Christmas in Spanish is ¡feliz Navidad! Say it on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Pair feliz Navidad with un abrazo in messages to family.
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How to pronounce ¡feliz Navidad!
Say it
feh-LEES nah-vee-DAHD
/feˈlis naβiˈðað/
feh-LEES nah-vee-DAHD. Stress LEES and DAHD. The j in feliz is an h sound.
"Merry Christmas!" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ¡feliz Navidad! | Merry Christmas! The default greeting. | The default greeting. |
| feliz Navidad a todos | Merry Christmas everyone Group chats and cards. | Group chats and cards. |
| felices fiestas | happy holidays Broader December wish. | Broader December wish. |
| feliz Navidad y próspero Año Nuevo | Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Formal cards. | Formal cards. |
How to use ¡feliz Navidad! in real life
- 1Family WhatsApp
¡Feliz Navidad! Los quiero mucho.
Merry Christmas! Love you all.
Warm and short.
- 2Store closing sign
Feliz Navidad. Abrimos el día 26.
Merry Christmas. We open on the 26th.
Service message.
- 3Neighbor visit
Traje pan dulce. ¡Feliz Navidad!
I brought sweet bread. Merry Christmas!
Gift plus greeting.
Mistakes English speakers make with ¡feliz Navidad!
Incorrect: Feliz Christmas.
Correct: ¡Feliz Navidad!
Keep both words Spanish: feliz Navidad.
Incorrect: Felices Navidad.
Correct: ¡Feliz Navidad!
Navidad is singular. Say feliz Navidad, not felices Navidad.
Good to know
Good to knowNochebuena on December 24 is the big night. Feliz Navidad flies around that evening and on the 25th, often with dinner photos.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Leaving a Christmas Eve dinner
ChatPal
¡Feliz Navidad! Qué cena tan rica.
Merry Christmas! What a delicious dinner.
You
¡Feliz Navidad! Gracias por invitarnos.
Merry Christmas! Thanks for inviting us.
ChatPal
Mañana hay sobras, ¿eh?
Tomorrow there are leftovers, okay?
You
¡Claro! Les escribo.
Of course! I'll text you.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Merry Christmas!" in Spanish
How do you say Merry Christmas in Spanish?
¡Feliz Navidad!
Is Navidad capitalized?
Yes—capital N is common for the holiday.
What about happy holidays?
Felices fiestas covers the wider season.
Does feliz change for a group?
In feliz Navidad, feliz stays singular with Navidad. Felices fiestas uses the plural.
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