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The Christian celebration of Jesus Christ's birth and the festive period around it.
Examples
La Navidad ortodoxa puede celebrarse en enero.
Orthodox Christmas may be celebrated in January.
El pueblo se llena de luces por Navidad.
The town fills with lights at Christmastime.
Durante las Navidades, muchas familias vuelven a reunirse.
During the Christmas holidays, many families come together again.
La Navidad se celebra el 25 de diciembre.
Christmas is celebrated on 25 December.
Este año pasaremos la Navidad con mis abuelos.
This year we will spend Christmas with my grandparents.
Similar words
Pascua de Navidad
Natividad
fiestas navideñas
Meanings
Examples
La Navidad se celebra el 25 de diciembre.
Christmas is celebrated on 25 December.
Este año pasaremos la Navidad con mis abuelos.
This year we will spend Christmas with my grandparents.
El pueblo se llena de luces por Navidad.
The town fills with lights at Christmastime.
Te deseo una feliz Navidad.
I wish you a merry Christmas.
Durante las Navidades, muchas familias vuelven a reunirse.
During the Christmas holidays, many families come together again.
La Navidad ortodoxa puede celebrarse en enero.
Orthodox Christmas may be celebrated in January.
Similar words
Natividad
Pascua de Navidad
fiestas navideñas
Etymology
From Latin nativitas, meaning 'birth'.
FAQ
Navidad means Christmas, both the Christian feast and the festive season around it.
Is Navidad masculine or feminine?
Navidad is feminine, so Spanish uses la Navidad and una feliz Navidad.
Why is Navidad capitalized?
Navidad is capitalized when it names the feast or festive period.
What is the plural of Navidad?
The plural is Navidades, often used for the Christmas holiday period or for Christmases in different years.
What does feliz Navidad mean?
Feliz Navidad means merry Christmas.
Where does Navidad come from?
Navidad comes from Latin nativitas, meaning 'birth'.
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