How to Say "Happy Valentine's Day" in Spanish

Quick Answer

Depending on the region, you can use the following expressions to wish someone a happy Valentine's Day in Spanish:

¡Feliz Día de San Valentín!(Happy Valentine's Day!)

¡Feliz Día del Amor y la Amistad!(literally, Happy Love and Friendship Day!)

¡Feliz Día de los Enamorados!(literally, Happy Lovers Day!)

¡Feliz Día del Cariño!(literally, Happy Affection Day!)

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Common Valentine's Day Phrases

El Día de San Valentín(Valentine's Day) is celebrated in many Spanish-speaking countries as a day to express affection for friends and lovers alike. Here is a list of some typical expressions you might hear on this special day:

Phrase	Meaning	Example	Translation
mi amor	my love	Buenas noches, mi amor. Que duermas bien.	Good night, my love. Sweet dreams.
te amo	I love you (for serious relationships and immediate family)	Te amo con todo mi corazón.	I love you with all my heart.
te quiero	I love you	¡Te quiero, amorcito! Eres el mejor novio del mundo.	I love you, sweetheart! You're the best boyfriend in the world.
enamorarse de alguien	to fall in love with someone	Nunca pensaba que esto sería posible, pero me he enamorado de ti.	I never thought this would be possible, but I have fallen in love with you.
encapricharse con alguien	to have a crush on someone	Me encapricho con Julio, pero no puedo hacer nada porque tiene novia.	I have a crush on Julio, but I can't do anything because he has a girlfriend.
me vuelves loco(a)	you drive me crazy	Me vuelves loca cuando llevas ese vestido rojo.	You drive me crazy when you wear that red dress.
bésame	kiss me	Cállate y bésame ahorita.	Shut up and kiss me right now.
ramo de rosas rojas	bouquet of red roses	Tengo que comprar un ramo de rosas rojas para mi novia.	I have to buy a bouquet of red roses for my girlfriend.
admirador(a) secreto(a)	secret admirer	¿Tienes un admirador secreto? Esta es la tercera vez que has recibido flores esta semana.	Do you have a secret admirer? This is the third time you've received flowers this week.

Valentine's Day in the Spanish-Speaking World

Many Spanish-speaking countries celebrate Valentine's Day with tarjetas(cards), flores(flowers) and bombones(chocolates), just like we do in the United States. Still, traditions vary from country to country, and some regions celebrate love and friendship on different days throughout the year. Check out the table below to learn more!

Country	Date	Tradition
Argentina	February 14, July 13-20	In addition to traditional Valentine's festivities on February 14, Argentineans also dedicate an entire week to exchanging candles and kisses, which is known as La Semana de la Dulzura(Sweetness Week).
Bolivia	September 21	Known as El Día del Amor(Day of Love), Bolivians celebrate friendship and love in September, which coincides with the start of spring.
Colombia	third Saturday of September	In Colombia, people send each other gifts as secret admirers to show their affection, albeit anonymously.
Dominican Republic, El Salvador	February 14	In the DR and El Salvador, they celebrate Valentine's Day by playing a game known as angelito(little angel) or amigo secreto(secret friend), which is similar to the American holiday tradition of Secret Santa.
Guatemala	February 14	Guatemalans recognize El Día del Cariño(Day of Affection) by throwing a parade for senior citizens, where locals and tourists alike dress up in colorful costumes.
Peru	February 14	In Peru, orchids are exchanged to symbolize deep love.
Spain	February 14, April 23, October 9	Similar to how Americans call Valentine's Day a "Hallmark holiday," many Spaniards have deemed February 14 as El Día del Corte Inglés(Day of Corte Inglés), which references the popular department "El Corte Inglés." Additonally, certain regions of Spain have alternative holidays to profess their love such as Catalonia's El Día de San Jorge(St. George's Day) in April and Valencia's El Día de San Dionisio(St. Dionysius Day) in October.