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Wondering what else is out there?
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- Bruja / Brujo (Witch / Wizard)
- Hechicera / Hechicero (Sorceress / Sorcerer)
- Vampiro (Vampire)
- Hombre lobo (Werewolf)
- Zombi (Zombie)
- Momia (Mummy)
- Esqueleto (Skeleton)
- Diablo (Devil)
- Demonio (Demon)
- Truco o trato (Trick or treat)
- Noche de brujas (Halloween)
Want more? We'll also tell you what typical Halloween treats are called in Spanish:
- Caramelos (Candy)
- Chocolates (Chocolate)
- Galletas decoradas (Decorated cookies)
- Pasteles de Halloween (Halloween cakes)
- Manzanas caramelizadas (Caramel apples)
- Dulces de calabaza (Pumpkin treats)
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Since when has it been celebrated in Spain?
Although Halloween has very ancient roots, its celebration in Spain is relatively recent. It wasn't until the late 1980s and early 1990s that Halloween began to gain a foothold in the country. Before that, October 31 went unnoticed because the Spanish tradition celebrates Día de Todos los Santos or All Saints' Day on November 1, and, in the Catholic tradition, All Souls' Day on November 2. Both days are dedicated to remembering deceased loved ones.
The rise of international media and private television networks, as well as the growth of tourism, facilitated the introduction of new customs from the Anglo-Saxon world. In large cities such as Madrid and Barcelona, the first Halloween celebrations began in bars, bilingual schools, and foreign communities.
From the 2000s onwards, Halloween became firmly established in Spain, especially among children and young people. Social media, films, and advertising campaigns reinforced the idea of celebrating the night of October 31 with costumes, makeup, decorations, and fun. Today, although it is not an official holiday, its presence on the calendar is unquestionable.
Halloween vocabulary in Spanish
As you have seen, Halloween has taken root in Spain as another tradition and, like others such as Christmas in Spain or Holy Week in Spain, it has specific vocabulary that you may be interested in learning.
That's why don Quijote brings you the Halloween vocabulary in Spanish that you need to fully master this holiday: decorations, characters, places, and sweets.
- Calabazas (Pumpkins)
- Velas (Candles)
- Disfraces (Costumes)
- Máscaras (Masks)
- Escoba (Broom)
- Caldero (Cauldron)
- Tumba (Tomb)
- Cementerio (Cemetery)
- Ataúd (Coffin)
- Arañas (Spiders)
- Telaraña (Spider web)
- Calaveras (Skulls)
- Murciélagos (Bats)
- Fantasmas (Ghosts)
- Gato negro (Black cat)
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