Spanish Christmas Vocabulary

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What is 'Feliz Navidad' in English?

Merry Christmas (correct)

Happy New Year

Happy Holidays

Season's Greetings

What does 'pesebre' mean?

manger

What does 'Buena voluntad' translate to?

Good will

Translate 'prospero' into English.

prosperous Signup and view all the answers

What is the English meaning of 'la Estrella de Belén'?

Star of Bethlehem Signup and view all the answers

What does 'los calcetines' refer to?

stockings Signup and view all the answers

Translate 'los ángeles' to English.

angels Signup and view all the answers

What do 'los tres reyes magos' refer to?

three wise men Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Fiel' mean?

Faithful Signup and view all the answers

Translate 'Portal' into English.

Nativity scene Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Rebaño' mean?

Flock, herd Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Alumbrar' translate to?

to illuminate, to light, to enlighten Signup and view all the answers

What is the English meaning of 'Loores'?

Praises Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Pastores' mean?

Shepherds Signup and view all the answers

Translate 'Resplandor' to English.

brightness, radiance Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Velas' refer to?

Candles Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Encienden' mean?

To light, to turn on Signup and view all the answers

What is the translation of 'a través'?

through, by means of, across Signup and view all the answers

What does 'El lector' mean?

the reader Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Vereda' in English?

Path, lane, sidewalk Signup and view all the answers

Translate 'Colmar' to English.

to fill to the brim Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Faroles' mean?

Lanterns, streetlights Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Lanzar'?

To throw Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Spanish Christmas Vocabulary

Feliz Navidad: Means "Merry Christmas," a common holiday greeting.
Pesebre: Translates to "manger," a significant element of the Nativity story.
Buena voluntad: Implies "Good will," often associated with charitable actions during the holiday.
Prospero: Means "prosperous," frequently used in holiday wishes for abundance.
La Estrella de Belén: Refers to the "Star of Bethlehem," guiding the Three Wise Men to Jesus.
Los calcetines: Translates to "stockings," commonly hung for Santa Claus gifts.
Los ángeles: Means "angels," often depicted in Christmas decorations and nativity scenes.
Los tres reyes magos: The "three wise men," who visit Jesus bearing gifts, known in Spanish-speaking cultures.
Fiel: Means "faithful," reflecting themes of loyalty and devotion during the season.
Portal: Refers to the "nativity scene," depicting the birth of Jesus.
Rebaño: Translates to "flock" or "herd," often associated with shepherds in nativity depictions.
Alumbrar: Means "to illuminate," emphasizing the theme of light during Christmas.
Loores: Refers to "praises," often related to songs and carols celebrated during the holiday.
Pastores: Means "shepherds," highlighting their importance in the Christmas narrative.
Resplandor: Translates to "brightness" or "radiance," symbolic of the Christmas spirit.
Velas: Means "candles," commonly used for decoration and illuminating the holiday ambiance.
Encienden: Translates to "to light" or "to turn on," a common action during holiday celebrations.
A través: Means "through," indicating the movement or passage, metaphorically associated with the journey of the Three Wise Men.
El lector: Refers to "the reader," potentially indicating someone reading from the Bible during holiday services.
Vereda: Translates to "path," symbolizing the journey taken by those visiting the nativity scene.
Colmar: Means "to fill to the brim," related to the abundance often desired during the season.
Faroles: Refers to "lanterns" or "streetlights," representing light and guidance amid darkness.
Lanzar: Means "to throw," could refer to tossing decorations or gifts during festivities.

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Test your knowledge of Christmas vocabulary in Spanish. This quiz covers essential words and phrases to enhance your holiday vocabulary, making it perfect for language learners and festive enthusiasts alike. Each card provides a Spanish word along with its English definition.