21 Best Ways to Say Happy Valentine’s Day in Spanish (El Día de San Valentín) – Audio
Heads up, everyone! Cupid’s big day is coming at us way faster than a love tortoise. Throw a stone anywhere in Spain or Latin America, and you’re bound to hit a high-end love-nest restaurant with reservations pouring in, or a store unable to keep up with the sea of roses and chocolate delicacies’ demand.
Spring Spanish (a project I co-founded) made a fantastic video on how you can say Happy Valentine’s Day in Spanish and how it’s celebrated in Mexico:
One might think that Valentine’s Day has transformed into a consumerist event of clichéd love displays and ludicrous expectations. But still, even the cynics cannot undermine its status as a holiday of time-honored traditions, celebrated across the globe.
In this article, you’ll learn how you can say happy Valentine’s Day in Spanish to your loved one!
1. The most important Valentine’s Day vocabulary: ¡Feliz día de San Valentín!
When it comes to celebrating Valentine’s Day, or el Día de San Valentín as it’s known in Spanish-speaking countries, using the right words can add the special touch to your much needed celebration.
This is how it sounds in Spanish:
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The simplest and most direct way to say Happy Valentine’s Day in Spanish is “¡Feliz día de San Valentín!” This phrase is your go-to Valentine’s day vocabulary. To use this phrase effectively, you can start any conversation with your loved one or write it at the beginning of a card or message to immediately set the festive mood.
Now, let’s look at a conversation between Anna and Juan, who are planning their evening for Valentine’s Day:
Anna: ¡Hola Juan! Ya casi es el 14 de febrero, ¿qué te parecería si planeamos algo especial para celebrar el día de San Valentín? (Anna: Hi John, it’s almost February 14th, how about planning something special to celebrate Valentine’s Day?)
Juan: ¡Hola Anna! Me encanta la idea. Pensaba que podríamos ir a cenar a nuestro restaurante favorito y luego dar un paseo a la luz de la luna. (Jim: Hi Anna! I love the idea. I was thinking we could go to dinner at our favorite restaurant and then take a walk in the moonlight.)
Anna: ¡Feliz día de San Valentín, mi amor! Ese plan suena perfecto. ¿Deberíamos hacer una reserva ahora para evitar la espera? (Anna: Happy Valentine’s Day, my love! That plan sounds perfect. Should we make a reservation now to avoid the wait?)
Juan: Sí, hagámoslo. Y después del paseo, ¿qué te parece si intercambiamos los regalos que hemos preparado el uno para el otro? (Jim: Yes, let’s do that. And after the walk, what do you say we exchange the gifts we’ve prepared for each other?)
Anna: Me parece una idea maravillosa. ¡Este día de San Valentín será inolvidable! (Anna: I think it’s a wonderful idea, this Valentine’s Day will be unforgettable!)
(Hint: The more you know, the better: check out how to say happy Valentine’s Day in German!)
2. Useful Spanish phrases to say Happy Valentine’s Day in Spanish
Showing your affection for your partner in another lingo can be a rather spicy way (😉) to let them know how much they mean to you.
On this infamous day of love, Valentine’s Day, sprinkling a bit of Spanish into your sometimes boring everydays can kick up the love quotient in a second! (Just a little tip: I think you should also check out our quotes in Spanish article because it’s full of romantic and lovely quotes that will come in handy this time around the year!)
Whether you speak out these words like a native or the cute clumsiness of a Spanish beginner, these chunks are packed with love and gratitude.
Express your love in Spanish
| Spanish Phrase | English Translation |
|---|---|
| I love you more each day. | |
| You are the love of my life. | |
| You make me incredibly happy. | |
| Together is my favorite place to be. | |
| You are my everything. | |
| With you, every day is Valentine’s Day. | |
| I love you with all of my heart. | |
| You are my dream come true. | |
| My heart is yours. | |
| Our love is forever. |
These are really just the basic chunks you need in Spanish to express your love on Valentine’s Day.
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3. Spanish vocabulary: say Happy Valentine with postcards
Exchanging heartfelt cards is a time-honored Valentine’s Day tradition.
Here’s a table of romantic Spanish sentences you could use on a postcard – whether digital or a traditional paper postcard – to express your feelings:
Romantic Spanish sentences
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| With every heartbeat, my heart belongs to you more. | |
| Your love lights up my life. | |
| To love is to find yourself in another person. | |
| You are my reason to smile. | |
| Every moment with you is a treasure. | |
| This Valentine’s Day is just the beginning of our story. | |
| Thank you for being my amazing valentine. | |
| By your side, time stands still. | |
| Our love is the greatest adventure. | |
| You are the best thing that’s ever happened to me. |
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To truly embrace el Día de San Valentín and the Spanish language, incorporating common verbs and expressions used to convey love and happiness is key. Phrases like “te amo” (I love you in Spanish), “te adoro” (I adore you), and “me haces feliz” (you make me happy) are fundamental.
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On this day of love and friendship, it’s not just about the words you say but the warmth and sincerity behind them. Whether you’re speaking Spanish or your native language, the act of expressing your love is what brings us all closer. So this Valentine’s Day, embrace the Spanish phrases, the romance, and the joy of expressing your love in another language.
