Santa Claus in Spanish
Santa Claus in Spanish is Papá Noel (pah-PAH noh-EL), or Santa Claus.
- Spanish
- Papá Noel
- Say it
- pah-PAH noh-EL
- Also said
- Santa Claus
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Questions about Papá Noel
How do you say Santa Claus in Spanish?
Santa Claus in Spanish is Papá Noel. You can also say Santa Claus.
How do you pronounce Papá Noel?
Say it pah-PAH noh-EL. The syllables in capitals are stressed: PAH and EL. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
What does Papá Noel mean in English?
In English, Papá Noel means Santa Claus.
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Updated · Pronunciation guides use Latin American Spanish.