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By Lingobi, Published on 12/01/2025
Christmas in the Spanish-speaking world is warm, vibrant, and full of tradition. When I was learning Spanish, the holiday season was one of my favorite times to practice because there were so many unique words, songs, and cultural moments. In this guide, you will learn essential Christmas and winter vocabulary in Spanish, along with examples that you can start using right away.
Across Latin America, Christmas is a celebration filled with music, food, and family. Many families celebrate on the night of December 24, known as Nochebuena. Understanding these cultural differences helps you connect more deeply with the language.
Here is a selection of useful Christmas-related vocabulary to help you talk about the season with confidence.
| English | Spanish |
| Christmas | Navidad |
| Christmas Eve | Nochebuena |
| Merry Christmas | Feliz Navidad |
| Gift | Regalo |
| Tree | Árbol |
| Santa Claus | Papá Noel |
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Even though many parts of Latin America do not experience snow, winter-themed vocabulary is still important and commonly used in movies, music, and holiday traditions.
| English | Spanish |
| Winter | Invierno |
| Snow | Nieve |
| Cold | Frío |
| Scarf | Bufanda |
| Jacket | Chaqueta |
| Hot chocolate | Chocolate caliente |
Seasonal vocabulary becomes much easier to remember when you use it in meaningful conversation. Lingobi's interactive lessons and native speaker chats are a great place to practice naturally. Try combining winter words with Christmas ones to make your sentences richer and more cultural.
The holiday season is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in Spanish. Listen to Christmas songs, watch Latin American holiday movies, and try describing your own traditions using the vocabulary above. As I discovered while learning, using real-life context makes everything easier.
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