How to say “merry christmas” in Spanish

The short answer

¡Feliz Navidad!

feh-LEES nah-vee-DAHD

Merry Christmas in Spanish is “¡Feliz Navidad!”, which most people know from the song.

4 ways to say merry christmas in Spanish

  1. ¡Feliz Navidad!

    feh-LEES nah-vee-DAHD

    Means: Merry Christmas!

    Use it: Everywhere.

  2. Felices fiestas

    feh-LEE-sehs fee-EHS-tahs

    Means: Happy holidays

    Use it: General season's greeting.

  3. ¡Feliz Año Nuevo!

    feh-LEES AH-nyoh NWEH-voh

    Means: Happy New Year!

    Use it: On or around January 1.

  4. Próspero año nuevo

    PROHS-peh-roh AH-nyoh NWEH-voh

    Means: Prosperous New Year

    Use it: Cards and the song.

Pronunciation tips

  • Careful: “año” (year) needs the ñ. Without it, “ano” means something very different.

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