How to Say ‘Saint Emily's (Midsummer)’ in Spain Spanish
San Juan
sahn hwahn
[sahn hwahn]
🇪🇸 In Spain: The night of 23 June is celebrated with bonfires, often on the beach, especially in Catalonia, Valencia, Alicante and Galicia. Jumping the flames is a classic ritual for luck and to leave bad things behind.
Phrase Breakdown
San
[sahn]
San
A title used before certain names of saints in Christianity.
San Francisco es una ciudad hermosa.
San Francisco is a beautiful city.
Juan
[hwahn]
John
Male first name; here Saint John, whose feast is on 24 June.
Mi primo se llama Juan.
My cousin is called Juan.
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