Navidad (en. Christmas)

/na.βi.ˈðað/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Period of the year when the Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus takes place.
Christmas is celebrated on December 25th.
La navidad se celebra el 25 de diciembre.
Set of festivities and traditions that occur during this time.
During Christmas, trees are decorated and gifts are exchanged.
Durante la navidad, se decoran los árboles y se intercambian regalos.

Etymology

From Latin 'nativitas', meaning 'birth'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Merry Christmas
Expression of good wishes during the holiday.
Feliz Navidad
Christmas Eve
Night of December 24th, Christmas Eve.
La nochebuena
Wise Men
Celebration on January 6th that commemorates the arrival of the Wise Men.
Reyes Magos

Related Words

Easter
Celebration that commemorates the resurrection of Jesus.
Pascua
New Year
Celebration that marks the beginning of a new year.
Año Nuevo
Christmas carols
Traditional songs performed during Christmas.
Villancicos

Slang Meanings

Any party or celebration during the month of December.
The city fills with people during Christmas.
La ciudad se llena de gente en la navidad.
Abundant gifts and dinners.
Christmas is full of surprises and festive dinners.
La navidad está llena de sorpresas y cenas festivas.