If you’re going to be in Spain or a Spanish-speaking country for Christmas, it’s good to know how to wish someone a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. You might also want to know how to buy some Christmas decorations.

I believe this Christmas vocabulary guide will help you in different situations. And it’s going to be a lot of fun!

So, let’s get started:)

Video Lesson Spanish Winter & Christmas Vocabulary

In this lesson, I’m sharing a guide about Spanish Christmas words. It’s designed to help you in different situations and make learning fun. Let’s learn Spanish together!

Spanish Christmas Expressions

Kids are usually very excited about Christmas, but it’s not just them. Adults also love the Christmas spirit and everything that comes with it.

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Have you ever wondered why we say “Merry Christmas” and “Happy New Year” in English?

Why not both happy? It’s funny that in this Christmas vocabulary, you’ll discover that Spanish speakers say “Happy Christmas” and a “Prosperous New Year“!

Interesting, right?

So, before the celebration begins, let’s learn some Christmas words in Spanish.

How To Say Merry Christmas In Spanish – Video

In the tables below, you’ll find some common Christmas expressions that Spanish speakers use on Christmas and New Year’s Eve!

SPANISH	ENGLISH
¡Feliz Navidad!	Merry Christmas!
¡Felices fiestas!	¡Felices fiestas!
¡Feliz Año Nuevo!	Happy New Year!
¡Feliz Navidad y próspero Año Nuevo!	Merry Christmas and happy New Year!

Basic Spanish Christmas Vocabulary

Christmas is a special time in Spanish-speaking countries.

Families and friends come together and the streets light up with Christmas lights. The air is filled with delicious smells from traditional holiday meals.
Kids get excited about opening presents and hearing stories about Papá Noel (Santa Claus).

Here is a list of the most basic Spanish Christmas words:

SPANISH	ENGLISH
Papá Noel	Santa Claus
Fiestas navideñas	Christmas holidays
El día de Navidad	Christmas day
La Nochebuena	Christmas Eve
La Nochevieja	New Year’s Eve
La cena de Navidad	Christmas dinner
La estrella de Belén	The Star of Bethlehem
El Año Nuevo	New Year
El regalo de Navidad	Christmas present
Las campanas	Bells
Los villancicos	Christmas carols
La nieve	Snow

Spanish Christmas Decoration Vocabulary

It all begins with decorating. In Spain, people really enjoy decorating everything – streets, stores, and their homes. Many Spanish Christmas words are about decorations! No town or city is left without them! Everything looks so bright and colorful!

And then, there’s the Christmas tree. A really important part of Christmas!
In every city in Spain, putting up Christmas lights is a big event and people are excited about it!

If you need help decorating your Christmas tree, here are some common Spanish Christmas decoration words:

SPANISH	ENGLISH
El árbol de Navidad	Christmas tree
La bola de Navidad	Christmas ball
Los adornos	Decorations
La estrella	Star
El ángel	Angel
La vela	Candle
Las luces de Navidad	Christmas lights
El muérdago	Mistletoe

Spanish Christmas Food Vocabulary

One of the best things about Christmas is the delicious food! Spanish holiday dishes are really tasty, especially the sweets – there are so many of them!

You can get these treats from a bakery or a supermarket, or you can make them yourself.

When it comes to sweets, there’s a special pastry roscón de Reyes, both kids and adults love it.

Some sweet names are unique to Spanish, so in this Spanish Christmas vocabulary, you’ll find more them:

SPANISH	ENGLISH
Pavo	Turkey
Cordero	Lamb
Turrón	Nougat
Bacalao a la Vizcaína	Salted Codfish
Buñuelos	Fried Dough Balls
Ponche Navideño	Christmas Punch
Almendras Garrapiñadas	Sugared Almonds
Roscón de Reyes	Sweet Bread Ring

Spanish Verbs For Christmas

You have learned now the most important Spanish Christmas words, but you should also get to know the verbs.

Here’s a tip: Try putting together sentences using the Spanish Christmas words you just learned. Mix them with the verbs from the list below and it’ll be easier to remember.

You’ll see how easy it’s to remember them. Give it a try! 🎄✨

SPANISH	ENGLISH
Comer turrón	To eat nougat
Hornear galletas navideñas	To bake Christmas cookies
Enviar tarjetas de Navidad	To send Christmas cards
Decorar la casa con luces	To decorate the house with lights
Comprar regalos	To buy gifts
Visitar a la familia	To visit family
Encender velas festivas	To light festive candles
Ver películas navideñas	To watch Christmas movies

Okay, let’s have a little quiz! Let’s see how much you remember from the Spanish Christmas words we just learned. 🎅📝

I hope you enjoyed learning the Christmas words.

So, which Spanish Christmas words, phrases or verbs did you remember easily? How good was your test?

Share in the comments! 🎄✨

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