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"Nochebuena" is a form of "nochebuena", a noun which is often translated as "poinsettia". "Navidad" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Christmas". Learn more about the difference between "nochebuena" and "Navidad" below.
nochebuena(
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cheh
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bweh
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g. la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (botany) (Mexico)
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. poinsettia
Adornamos la casa por dentro y por fuera con nochebuenas en la temporada navideña.We decorate the house inside and out with poinsettias during the Christmas season.
Navidad(
nah
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)Navidades
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
3. (festive period)
a. Christmas
Vamos a pasar las Navidades con mis suegros.We're going to spend Christmas with my in-laws.