What is the Spanish word for "holiday"?

Learn how to say "holiday" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

holiday

Spanish

vacaciones

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Alternative translations of "holiday"

fiesta
feriado
día festivo

Examples of how to use "holiday" in Spanish

English
Where are you going for your summer holiday?
Spanish
¿A dónde vas de vacaciones de verano?
English
We planned a holiday by the sea.
Spanish
Planeamos unas vacaciones junto al mar.
English
My favorite holiday is in December.
Spanish
Mi fiesta favorita es en diciembre.
English
Her holiday starts next Monday.
Spanish
Sus vacaciones comienzan el próximo lunes.
English
They saved money for a holiday.
Spanish
Ahorraron dinero para unas vacaciones.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "holiday" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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