How to Say "holy innocents" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “holy innocents” is “inocentes” — B2 level.
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NounB2cultural/informal
reference to the religious holiday

Examples
¡Cuidado! Hoy es el Día de los Inocentes.
Be careful! Today is the Day of the Holy Innocents (April Fools' Day).
Me hicieron un inocente y casi me lo creo.
They played a prank on me and I almost believed it.
Cultural Meaning
In many Spanish-speaking countries, December 28th is celebrated similarly to April Fools' Day, where people play lighthearted tricks, which are also called 'inocentes'.
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