How to say merry Christmas in Spanish.
The phrases Spanish speakers actually use — not a dictionary line — with what each means and who it is for, plus full messages by a native speaker you can send as a card in Spanish in a minute.
“¡Feliz Navidad!” means “Merry Christmas!” and is what Spanish speakers say. “¡Feliz Navidad y próspero año nuevo!” (“Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!”) is the warmer version. The one everybody says.
The Spanish phrases, and when each one fits
Spanish is informal ('tú') almost everywhere a card is involved — family, friends, colleagues. 'Usted' is for a client or an elder you address formally; in Latin America it is more common than in Spain.
- ¡Feliz Navidad! — “Merry Christmas!”. The one everybody says.
- ¡Feliz Navidad y próspero año nuevo! — “Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!”. The classic card line.
- ¡Felices fiestas! — “Happy holidays!”. Neutral — colleagues, clients.
- Que paséis unas fiestas llenas de alegría. — “May you (all) have holidays full of joy.”. Spain's 'vosotros' form; in Latin America say 'que pasen'.
- Paz y amor en estas fiestas. — “Peace and love this holiday season.”. A warm, simple closing line.
- ¡Feliz Año Nuevo! — “Happy New Year!”. If the card lands late in December.
Christmas messages in Spanish, written for the person
Full messages by a native speaker — pick the person and send one as a card, in their language.
Three Spanish messages to start from
Gracias por su confianza y por la buena colaboración durante este año. Les deseamos una feliz Navidad y un próspero año nuevo.
¡Feliz Navidad! Gracias por un año de buen trabajo, café malo y bromas aún mejores. Disfruta del descanso.
¡Feliz Navidad desde lejos! Estaré en la videollamada, en el amigo invisible y, con el pensamiento, en cada trozo de turrón.
Questions people ask
Can I mix English and Spanish in one card?
Yes — and natives find it charming. Open with the Spanish phrase, write your real message in English, and sign off in Spanish (Un abrazo, or Un abrazo fuerte,). The effort is the point.
How do I sign off a Spanish card?
Un abrazo, · Un abrazo fuerte, · Con cariño, · Besos, · Un saludo, — from warmest to most neutral. Family and close friends get the first two; colleagues the last.
Will the card itself be in Spanish?
Yes. Our Español builder is a full translation, with example messages written by native speakers, and your recipient opens the card in Spanish.
Christmas wishes in other languages
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A real card, in their language, in about a minute. No account, no watermark.