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"Navidad" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Christmas", and "Pascua" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Easter". Learn more about the difference between "Navidad" and "Pascua" below.
la Navidad(
nah
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bee
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dahd
)A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
las Navidades
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. Christmas
Vamos a pasar las Navidades con mis suegros.We're going to spend Christmas with my in-laws.
la Pascua(
pahs
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kwah
)A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
a. Easter (celebrated in March or April)
Organizamos una búsqueda de huevos en la Pascua.We had an egg hunt on Easter.
b. Christmas (celebrated on December 25th)
¡Te deseamos felices Pascuas!We wish you a Merry Christmas!
a. Passover
Mi abuelita prepara la mejor sopa de bolas de matzo para el seder de Pascua.My grandma makes the best matzo ball soup for Passover seder.
