Signification
A greeting used during festive seasons.
Contexte culturel
In Spain, 'Felices fiestas' covers the period from the Christmas Lottery (Dec 22) to the Three Kings Parade (Jan 5). It's common to hear it while people buy 'turrón' (nougat). The phrase is often associated with the 'Guadalupe-Reyes' marathon, which starts on Dec 12 (Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe) and ends on Jan 6. The season kicks off with 'El Día de las Velitas' (Day of the Little Candles) on Dec 7. From this night on, 'Felices fiestas' is heard everywhere. Since it's summer in December, 'Felices fiestas' is often said while planning 'asados' (BBQs) and pool parties rather than snowy gatherings.
The Safe Bet
If you aren't sure if someone celebrates Christmas, 'Felices fiestas' is the most polite and inclusive choice.
Watch the Plural
Never say 'Feliz fiestas'. It's a very common beginner mistake that sounds quite jarring to native speakers.
Signification
A greeting used during festive seasons.
The Safe Bet
If you aren't sure if someone celebrates Christmas, 'Felices fiestas' is the most polite and inclusive choice.
Watch the Plural
Never say 'Feliz fiestas'. It's a very common beginner mistake that sounds quite jarring to native speakers.
Spain vs. LatAm
In Spain, don't be surprised if you hear 'Felices Pascuas' for Christmas. In Latin America, 'Felices fiestas' is much more common.
Email Closings
Use 'Felices fiestas' as a sign-off in emails starting from December 15th for a professional yet warm touch.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form of the greeting to wish someone happy holidays.
¡_______ fiestas!
Because 'fiestas' is plural, the adjective 'feliz' must become 'felices'.
Complete the sentence with the missing word.
Les deseamos unas felices _______ y un próspero año nuevo.
The standard phrase is 'felices fiestas'.
Match the greeting to the correct situation.
You are leaving your office on December 20th for the rest of the year.
This is the appropriate seasonal greeting for leaving colleagues before the holidays.
Complete the dialogue.
Cajero: 'Gracias por su compra.' Tú: 'Gracias a usted. ¡_______ _______!'
Both words must be plural to be grammatically correct.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Singular vs. Plural Greetings
Banque d exercices
4 exercices¡_______ fiestas!
Because 'fiestas' is plural, the adjective 'feliz' must become 'felices'.
Les deseamos unas felices _______ y un próspero año nuevo.
The standard phrase is 'felices fiestas'.
You are leaving your office on December 20th for the rest of the year.
This is the appropriate seasonal greeting for leaving colleagues before the holidays.
Cajero: 'Gracias por su compra.' Tú: 'Gracias a usted. ¡_______ _______!'
Both words must be plural to be grammatically correct.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is an inclusive phrase that covers all celebrations during the season, including Hanukkah.
It is always 'Felices fiestas' because 'fiestas' is plural.
Usually after January 6th (Three Kings Day), it's time to stop.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
It includes the New Year period, but people often say 'Feliz Año Nuevo' specifically on Dec 31st and Jan 1st.
In Spain, 'Pascuas' is a traditional way to refer to the Christmas season, though it also means Easter.
No, unless you are in the Southern Hemisphere where it is summer during the holidays, but it still only refers to the December season.
The most common response is 'Igualmente' (Likewise) or 'Gracias, igualmente'.
Yes, it's the standard greeting in corporate holiday cards and emails.
Yes, 'la fiesta' is feminine, so 'las fiestas' is feminine plural.
Expressions liées
Feliz Navidad
similarMerry Christmas
Próspero Año Nuevo
builds onProsperous New Year
Felices Pascuas
synonymHappy Easter/Christmas
Felicidades
similarCongratulations / Best wishes
Buen fin de año
specialized formGood end of the year
