Spanish word

navidades

Pronunciation

IPA/naβiˈðaðes/

Meaning

  • feminine nounChristmas break

Example

En navidades tenemos varios días libres.

During the Christmas break we have several days off.

Illustration for navidades (Christmas break)

More examples

En navidades muchas personas viajan para ver a su familia.

At Christmas many people travel to see their family.

Core concept

Late-December to early-January holiday season that combines Christmas celebrations and New Year's observances.

Common phrases

  • en navidades

    at Christmas

  • las próximas navidades

    next Christmas

  • volver a casa por navidades

    go home for Christmas

Similar words

Navidad: Religious feast day on December 25 observed with rituals and family gatherings.
vacaciones: Extended period when work or school is suspended for rest, travel, or holidays.
fiestas: Public or private social events where people gather to celebrate an occasion.
año nuevo: Events and celebrations around January 1 marking the start of the new year.

Definition in Spanish

Conjunto de celebraciones y vacaciones que rodean la Navidad, usado para referirse al periodo festivo entre finales de diciembre y principios de enero.

Word origin

From Latin nativitas 'birth', the singular navidad refers to Christmas and the plural navidades serves as the term for the surrounding celebrations and holidays.

Usage tips

  • Vacaciones de Navidad normally refers to the formal break on school or work calendars, so expect that phrase in timetables and official announcements.

Other meanings

  • Christmasnoun
  • Christmas holidaysnoun

Opposites

  • días laborablesweekdaysnoun

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