by Guadalupe Pérez | Jun 15, 2026 | Blog, Culture and Holidays
Mexico celebrates Father’s Day on the third Sunday of June, the same day as the United States, while Spain celebrates it on March 19. To say happy Father’s Day in Spanish, say ¡Feliz Día del Padre! or, more warmly, ¡Feliz día, papá! Father’s Day in Spanish-Speaking...
by Guadalupe Pérez | May 6, 2026 | Blog, Culture and Holidays
Mother’s Day Mexico vs US shows clear differences in date, traditions, and emotional expression. In Mexico, it is always celebrated on May 10, while in the United States it changes every year. But beyond the date, Mother’s Day Mexico vs US reveals how culture shapes...
by Guadalupe Pérez | May 3, 2026 | Blog, Culture and Holidays
The Cinco de Mayo meaning is often misunderstood, especially outside Mexico. Many people believe it is Mexico’s Independence Day, but that is incorrect. It actually commemorates the Battle of Puebla in 1862, and its cultural significance is very different in Mexico...
by Guadalupe Pérez | Dec 29, 2025 | Blog, Culture and Holidays
Introduction: A Fresh Start… in Spanish 🇪🇸 The New Year in Spanish is all about fresh beginnings, goals, and reflection. You might want to talk about your New Year’s resolutions, wish someone a happy new year, or describe how you celebrated Año Nuevo with friends or...
by Guadalupe Pérez | Dec 22, 2025 | Blog, Culture and Holidays
Christmas in Spanish is la Navidad, and the season is la temporada navideña or simply las fiestas. December is diciembre, and December 25 is el 25 de diciembre. In Mexico the season runs from las posadas on December 16 to Día de Reyes on January 6, so it lasts much...
by Guadalupe Pérez | Dec 1, 2025 | Blog, Culture and Holidays
Winter in Spanish is el invierno. Use hace frío for “it’s cold,” está nevando for “it’s snowing” and hay nieve for “there’s snow.” Winter words you will hear often are la nieve (snow), el abrigo (coat), la bufanda (scarf) and el chocolate caliente (hot chocolate)....
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