How to Say ‘Twenty-two working days, plus public holidays.’ in Spain Spanish
Veintidós días laborables, más los festivos.
bayn-tee-DOHS DEE-ahs lah-boh-RAH-blehs mahs lohs fehs-TEE-bohs
[bayn-tee-DOHS DEE-ahs lah-boh-RAH-blehs mahs lohs fehs-TEE-bohs]
💬 Usage Tip: The c in veinti- isn't here, but the z in veintidós... is absent too; watch for it in doce (DOH-theh), where Spain says a (th) sound.
Phrase Breakdown
Veintidós días laborables,
bayn-tee-DOHS DEE-ahs lah-boh-RAH-blehs
Twenty-two working days,
This is the standard legal minimum of annual leave in Spain, counted in working days. Pause briefly at the comma.
Tengo veintidós días laborables de vacaciones.
I have twenty-two working days of vacation.
Words in this phrase
Veintidós
[bayn-tee-DOHS]
twenty-two
The number 22.
Tengo veintidós años.
I am twenty-two years old.
días
[DEE-ahs]
days
Plural of 'día', a masculine noun despite ending in -a.
Trabajo cinco días a la semana.
I work five days a week.
laborables
[lah-boh-RAH-blehs]
working (days)
Adjective describing days when people work.
Son cinco días laborables.
They are five working days.
más los festivos.
mahs lohs fehs-TEE-bohs
plus the public holidays.
'Más' means 'plus' here. 'Los festivos' are the national, regional and local public holidays in Spain. Stress 'TI': 'fes-TI-vos'.
En mayo hay dos festivos.
There are two public holidays in May.
Words in this phrase
más
[mahs]
plus
Used to add something, like 'plus' in English.
El sueldo, más las comisiones.
The salary, plus commissions.
los
[lohs]
the
Definite article used with masculine plural nouns.
Los valores de la empresa son muy claros.
The company's values are very clear.
festivos
[fehs-TEE-bohs]
public holidays
Plural noun (from 'festivo') for official holidays.
Los festivos no trabajo.
I don't work on public holidays.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Lessons for Your Situation
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“This app is my secret weapon in Barcelona! Just enough to go about daily life and no more feeling lost or helpless while my husband and I live abroad.”
Michelle C., 30, Mom of Two
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer
“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”
Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager