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“holiday” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/fesˈtiβo/

Example

El próximo festivo es el lunes.

The next holiday is Monday.

Illustration for festivo (holiday)

How to say “holiday” in Spanish

“Holiday” in Spanish is festivo.

Public holiday observed by schools, businesses, or government.

Full entry for festivo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with festivo

¿Vas a descansar en el festivo?

Are you going to rest on the holiday?

Tips for using festivo

  • Festivo usually implies an official closure or special schedule rather than an informal party, so it often affects opening hours and services.

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