Spanish Phrase
Es en Nochevieja.
Meaning
This phrase indicates that a specific event, party, or tradition takes place on December 31st. The term 'Nochevieja' literally means 'Old Night,' signifying the final night of the calendar year.
When to use
Use this phrase when answering questions about the timing of holiday celebrations or when scheduling plans for the end of the year. It is most common in social contexts regarding parties or family gatherings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
EsenNochevieja
Ser (Es)
The verb 'ser' is used to define the time or date of an event.
Nochevieja
A compound word combining 'noche' (night) and 'vieja' (old), used as a proper noun for New Year's Eve.
🗨In Conversation
¿Cuándo es la cena de tu familia?
When is your family dinner?
Es en Nochevieja.
It's on New Year's Eve.
✕Common Mistakes
Está en Nochevieja.
Events and dates always use the verb 'ser' (es) rather than 'estar'.
Es en el Nochevieja.
Holiday names like Nochevieja usually don't require a masculine article in this context.
↔Alternatives
Cae en Nochevieja.
It falls on New Year's Eve.
Es el treinta y uno de diciembre.
It is December 31st.
Cultural Tip
In Spain, it is a major tradition to eat twelve grapes (las doce uvas) at the stroke of midnight on Nochevieja. Each grape represents good luck for one month of the coming year, and they must be eaten in sync with the clock's chimes.