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navideño

nah-bee-DEH-nyo/naβiˈðeɲo/

“navideño” means “Christmassy” in Spanish (to describe an atmosphere or feeling).

Christmassy, Christmas-themed

Also: holiday
A cozy living room scene with a glowing fireplace, a decorated pine tree with ornaments, and a warm, festive atmosphere.

📝 In Action

Me encanta el espíritu navideño de esta ciudad.

A1

I love the Christmas spirit of this city.

Ya compramos las luces navideñas para el árbol.

A2

We already bought the Christmas lights for the tree.

El restaurante ofrece un menú navideño especial durante diciembre.

B1

The restaurant offers a special Christmas menu during December.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • pascual (paschal/related to Christmas or Easter)
  • festivo (festive)

Common Collocations

  • espíritu navideño – Christmas spirit
  • luces navideñas – Christmas lights
  • cena navideña – Christmas dinner
  • villancico navideño – Christmas carol

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "navideño" in Spanish:

christmas-themed→christmassy→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: navideño

Question 1 of 3

How do you say 'Christmas decorations' in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family▼
Navidad(Christmas) — Noun
Nochebuena(Christmas Eve) — Noun
reunión(gathering) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
pequeñosueñodueño
📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Spanish noun 'Navidad' (Christmas), which comes from the Latin 'nativitas' meaning 'birth,' combined with the Spanish suffix '-eño' used to create adjectives related to a place or time.

First recorded: 18th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: natalizioPortuguese: natalino

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'navideño' to describe a person?

Not usually. It describes things, atmospheres, or events. If a person is acting 'Christmassy,' you might say they have 'mucho espíritu navideño' instead.

What is the difference between Navidad and Navideño?

Navidad is the name of the holiday (the noun), while navideño is the word used to describe something as being related to that holiday (the adjective).

Is it 'navideño' or 'navidense'?

'Navidense' is not a standard word; 'navideño' is the correct adjective to use.