Merry Christmas in Spanish | 6 Phrases & Examples

Some ways to say merry Christmas in Spanish are:

• Feliz Navidad
• Felices Navidades
• Que tengas una feliz Navidad
• Felices fiestas
• Feliz Navidad y feliz Año Nuevo
• Bendiciones en esta Navidad

Feliz Navidad

Feliz Navidad (pronounced feh-leez nah-vee-dahd) is the most common way to say Merry Christmas in Spanish. It’s appropriate for all contexts and is used throughout the Spanish-speaking world.

Que tengas una feliz Navidad

To add a more personal touch, you can say Que tengas una feliz Navidad (pronounced kay tehn-gahs oo-nah feh-leez nah-vee-dahd), meaning “I hope you have a merry Christmas.”

“Tengas” comes from the verb “tener,” which can be conjugated formally or informally. To use this phrase formally, say Que tenga una feliz Navidad.

Felices Navidades

Another way to say Merry Christmas in Spanish is Felices Navidades (pronounced feh-leez-ehs nah-vee-dahd-dehs), which translates more accurately as “happy holidays.”

While “Navidad” refers strictly to Christmas, “Navidades” encompasses Christmas plus other holidays that are culturally important in the Spanish-speaking world (e.g., Christmas Eve).

Felices Fiestas

Felices fiestas (pronounced feh-leez-ehs fee-ehs-tahs) also means “happy holidays.” The difference is that it doesn’t specifically imply Christmas holidays. You can use “felices fiestas” to express good wishes during the festive season, even if the other person doesn’t celebrate Christmas.

Feliz Navidad y Feliz Año Nuevo

If you’d like to say Merry Christmas in Spanish and add in a Happy New Year, say Feliz Navidad y feliz Año Nuevo (pronounced feh-leez nah-vee-dahd ee feh-leez ah-nyoh nweh-voh).

Bendiciones en esta Navidad

Bendiciones en esta Navidad (pronounced behn-dee-see-oh-nehs ehn eh-stah nah-vee-dahd) means “Blessings this Christmas.” It’s a more religious way to wish someone Merry Christmas in Spanish.

This phrase is understood throughout the Spanish-speaking world but is most commonly used in Mexico and Central American countries.

Frequently asked questions about Merry Christmas in Spanish

How do you say Christmas in Spanish?

“Christmas” in Spanish is “Navidad.”

For example, you could say “Voy a Nueva York esta Navidad” (I’m going to New York this Christmas).

To say Merry Christmas in Spanish, say “Feliz Navidad.”

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How do you say “how was your Christmas” in Spanish?

To say “how was your Christmas” in Spanish, you can say “¿Cómo fue tu Navidad?” This option is informal. In a formal context, use “¿Cómo fue su Navidad?”

In casual contexts, you could also say “¿Que tal fue tu Navidad?”

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What does Feliz Navidad mean?

“Feliz Navidad” means Merry Christmas in Spanish.

The meaning of the two phrases is the same: to wish someone a happy Christmas.

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What’s the meaning of Navidad?

“Navidad” means “Christmas” in Spanish.

You’ll see it commonly used in the names of items related to Christmas, like “árbol de Navidad” (Christmas tree), “luces de Navidad” (Christmas lights), or “comida de Navidad” (Christmas food).

To say Merry Christmas in Spanish, say “Feliz Navidad.”

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