How to Say "nativity scene" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “nativity scene” is “nacimiento” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1cultural/religious
Christmas decoration
Examples
Mi abuela pone un nacimiento muy grande cada diciembre.
My grandmother puts up a very large Nativity scene every December.
Fuimos a ver el nacimiento viviente en la plaza.
We went to see the living Nativity scene in the square.
Cultural Note
This meaning refers specifically to the scene depicting the birth of Jesus, often featuring figures of Mary, Joseph, and the baby.
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