navidad
“navidad” means “Christmas” in Spanish (The religious and cultural holiday on December 25th.).
Christmas
Also: Christmastime, Nativity
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¡Feliz Navidad!
A1Merry Christmas!
Mi familia se reúne en Navidad.
A2My family gets together at Christmas.
Me encanta el espíritu de la Navidad.
B1I love the Christmas spirit.
Pasaremos las navidades en casa de mis abuelos.
B2We will spend the Christmas holidays at my grandparents' house.
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Comes from the Latin word 'nativitas', which means 'birth'. It's referring to the birth (the Nativity) of Jesus Christ.
First recorded: Around the 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it 'la Navidad' and not 'el Navidad'?
Great question! Most nouns ending in '-dad' in Spanish are feminine, like 'la ciudad' (the city) or 'la verdad' (the truth). 'Navidad' follows this pattern, so it's always 'la Navidad'.
What's the difference between 'Navidad' and 'Nochebuena'?
'Navidad' refers to Christmas Day (December 25th) or the whole season. 'Nochebuena' is very specific: it means Christmas Eve, the night of December 24th. In many Spanish-speaking countries, the main family meal happens on Nochebuena.