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    Halloween (en. Halloween)

    /haləˈwiːn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A festivity celebrated mainly in the United States and other countries.
    Halloween is known for children dressing up and asking for candy door to door.
    El Halloween es conocido por los niños que se disfrazan y piden dulces de puerta en puerta.
    Day of the Dead, a celebration in which the deceased are remembered.
    On Halloween, many people decorate their homes with skulls and ghosts.
    En Halloween, muchas personas decoran sus casas con calaveras y fantasmas.
    The use of costumes and the celebration of thematic activities.
    The Halloween party was a great opportunity to see creative costumes.
    La fiesta de Halloween fue una gran oportunidad para ver creativos disfraces.

    Etymology

    From the English 'All Hallows' Eve', which means 'the eve of All Saints'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Trick or treat
    A tradition where children ask for candy from houses in the neighborhood.
    Truco o trato
    Halloween costume
    A special outfit worn during the celebration.
    Disfraz de Halloween
    Halloween decorations
    Elements used to adorn homes during this holiday.
    Decoraciones de Halloween

    Related Words

    pumpkin
    Fruit of the zucchini plant, often carved to make lanterns on Halloween.
    calabaza
    ghosts
    Spirits of deceased people, often represented in Halloween decorations.
    fantasmas
    trickster
    A person who tricks as part of the Halloween tradition.
    trickster

    Slang Meanings

    Night of scares
    It was a night of scares where everyone was frightened by scary stories.
    Fue una noche de sustos en la que todos estaban asustados por las historias de terror.
    Costume party
    The Halloween costume party was unforgettable.
    La fiesta de disfraces de Halloween fue inolvidable.