🇪🇸 Spanish phrases

How to Say "Happy New Year" in Spanish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Feliz Año Nuevo
"Happy New Year" in Spanish · say it like feh-leez ah-nyoh nweh-voh

The most natural way to say "Happy New Year" in Spanish is Feliz Año Nuevo. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Próspero Año Nuevo
More formal, often used in written greetings.
Feliz 2024
Casual and specific to the current year.

When to use it

You can use this phrase to wish someone well at the start of the new year. It is commonly said during New Year's Eve celebrations and the first days of January. It is appropriate for both friends and family, as well as in more formal settings.

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Examples in Spanish

SpanishEnglish
¡Feliz Año Nuevo a todos!Happy New Year to everyone!
Common mistake
Some learners forget to include the word 'Año' and just say 'Feliz Nuevo'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Feliz Año Nuevo, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Spanish with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

When is it appropriate to say 'Feliz Año Nuevo'?

It is appropriate to say it during New Year's celebrations and the first days of January.

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