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Is It 'El Navidad' or 'La Navidad'? Understanding Spanish Gender for Navidad

Learn why Christmas is 'la Navidad' in Spanish and the feminine grammar rule for words ending in '-dad'.

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In Spanish, 'Navidad' is feminine, so it is 'la Navidad'. This follows the general grammar rule where most words ending in '-dad' are feminine. Therefore, when referring to Christmas in Spanish, use 'la Navidad'.

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  1. Why is Navidad feminine in Spanish?

    Navidad is feminine because it ends with '-dad', a common ending for feminine nouns in Spanish.

  2. Are all words ending in '-dad' feminine in Spanish?

    Yes, almost all Spanish nouns ending in '-dad' are feminine.

  3. How do you say Christmas in Spanish?

    Christmas in Spanish is 'la Navidad'.

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