English–Spanish
“carnival” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/kaɾnaˈβal/
Example
Vamos al carnaval este fin de semana.
We're going to the carnival this weekend.
How to say “carnival” in Spanish
“Carnival” in Spanish is carnaval.
Crowd in costume celebrating in the days before Lent.
Example sentences with carnaval
El ambiente del carnaval es alegre y ruidoso.
The carnival atmosphere is cheerful and noisy.
Tips for using carnaval
- Carnaval can mean either a single parade or the whole multi-day festival, so context or adding días/actos clarifies the intended meaning.