Vacaciones: vacation, holidays
Pronunciation: bah-kah-SYOH-nehs (stress the capital letters)
Vacaciones means “vacation, holidays” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: vacation, holidays
- How to say it: bah-kah-SYOH-nehs
- Gender: la vacaciones
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “vacaciones” means and how to use it
Vacaciones means “vacation” or “holidays.” In Spanish it is almost always plural.
Gender and plural
- Gender: la vacaciones (feminine)
- Plural: usually used in the singular
Examples with audio
- Estoy de vacaciones esta semana.I am on vacation this week.
- Nuestras vacaciones empiezan en julio.Our vacation starts in July.
- ¿A dónde vas de vacaciones?Where are you going on vacation?
Usage tip
Say “estar de vacaciones” (be on vacation) and “tomar vacaciones” or “irse de vacaciones.” It is plural in form: unas vacaciones.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “vacation, holidays” in Spanish?
“vacation, holidays” in Spanish is “vacaciones.” It is pronounced bah-kah-SYOH-nehs, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “vacaciones”?
Say bah-kah-SYOH-nehs. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “vacaciones” masculine or feminine?
Vacaciones is feminine: “la vacaciones.”
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