Fourth of July (Free Spanish Lessons for Kids)
¡Feliz 4 de Julio! (Happy 4th of July!)
Summer’s most anticipated holiday is around the corner and awaits you with fireworks, delicious food, games, and patriotism.
Celebrating the 4th of July in Spanish with friends and family is a fantastic opportunity for Spanish immersion and introducing 4th of July in Spanish vocabulary to your little ones. Like with any other holiday in Spanish, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to take advantage of the festivities and combine them with your child’s Spanish learning at home or in the classroom.
Keep reading for a practical kid’s guide to the 4th of July in Spanish with plenty of useful vocabulary and educational activities meant to elevate their Spanish abilities.
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¡Celebremos el cuatro de Julio!
Let’s celebrate the 4th of July in Spanish!
The 4th of July commemorates el día de la independencia (independence day) for all Americans. Considering that a large percentage of Americans speak Spanish and have hispanic roots, this holiday is also celebrated in Spanish throughout the country.
The process of independence was long, but 4th of July marks the date when the independence of the United States from Great Britain was finally acknowledged. Today, this holiday is full of great festivities.
Parades, marching bands, picnics, and baseball games are only a few of the many manifestations of patriotism Americans bring out to commemorate this special date. The majority of these traditions are seen throughout the day, and at night, the sky gets covered by colorful and luminous fireworks that highlight the red, white, and blue in the American flag.
4th of July in Spanish Vocabulary
If you have a little one at home learning Spanish, a lesson on 4th of July in Spanish is ideal for celebrating the festivities and improving their knowledge of Spanish words and concepts.
Kids absorb new things like sponges. The more you expose them to the Spanish language, the easier it’ll be to understand it, read it, and upgrade their conversational skills and fluency.
Some translated phrases you can teach your kids to show their appreciation for el cuatro de Julio are:
El cuatro de Julio se celebra en Estados Unidos.
The fourth of July is celebrated in the United States.
¡Feliz cuatro de Julio!
Happy fourth of July.
Me gusta celebrar el cuatro de Julio.
I like celebrating the fourth of July.
El día de la independencia es importante para la historia.
Independence day is important to history.
El rojo, blanco y azul son los colores del cuatro de Julio.
Red, white and blue are the colors of the fourth of July.
¿Por qué celebramos el cuatro de Julio?
Why do we celebrate the fourth of July?
El cuatro de Julio es una fiesta familiar muy divertida.
The fourth of July is a very fun family holiday.
I’ve prepared a long list of words and vocabulary for you to use with both preschool and elementary Spanish students. Let’s take a look at the different 4th of July in Spanish categories.
USA Symbolism
| English | Spanish |
| American flag | La bandera Estadounidense |
| Bald eagle | El águila calva |
| Red, white and blue | Rojo, blanco y azul |
| Liberty bell | La campana de la libertad |
| Great seal of the U.S. | El gran escudo de los Estados Unidos |
| Statue of Liberty | La estatua de la libertad |
| Uncle Sam | El tío Sam |
| Stars and stripes | Estrellas y rayas |
| National anthem | El himno nacional |
| Patriot | El patriota |
| Patriotism | El patriotismo |
| Freedom | La libertad |
| Star-spangled Banner | La Bandera Estrellada |
Los colores del cuatro de Julio son rojo, blanco y azul.
The colors of the fourth of July are red, white, and blue.
La estatua de la libertad simboliza la libertad.
The statue of Liberty symbolizes freedom.
La bandera Estadounidense tiene estrellas y rayas.
The American flag has stars and stripes.
El himno nacional de Estados Unidos se llama La Bandera Estrellada.
The national anthem of the United States is called Star-Spangled Banner.
4th of July in Spanish Food and Fun
| English | Spanish |
| Hot Dogs | Los perros calientes |
| Corn on the cob | El elote |
| Apple pie | El pie de manzana |
| Pic nic | El picnic / el día de campo |
| Barbecue | El asado / la barbacoa / el churrasco |
| Potato salad | La ensalada de papa / la ensalada de patata |
| Baked beans | Los frijoles horneados |
| Hamburgers | Las hamburguesas |
| Watermelon | Sandía |
| Bonfire | La fogata |
| Bottle rockets | Los cohetes de botella |
| Ribs | Las costillas |
| Firecrackers | Los petardos / los cohetes |
| Fireworks | Los fuegos artificiales |
| Parade | El desfile |
| Marching band | La banda marcial |
| Sparklers | Las bengalas |
| Carnival | La feria / el carnaval |
Para el cuatro de julio haremos una barbacoa con mi familia.
For the fourth of July we will have a barbecue with my family.
Para el cuatro de julio me gusta ir a la feria.
I like going to the carnival for the fourth of July.
Mi ciudad tiene un desfile muy divertido para la independencia.
My town has a very fun parade for independence day.
Mi parte favorita del cuatro de Julio son los fuegos artificiales.
My favorite part about the fourth of July are the fireworks.
¿Quieres venir a una fogata para el cuatro de Julio?
Do you want to come to a bonfire for the fourth of July?
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Government Related Words
| English | Spanish |
| Senate | El senado |
| Government | El gobierno |
| President | El presidente |
| Vice president | El vicepresidente |
| Congress | El congreso |
| White house | La Casa Blanca |
| Capitol | El capitolio |
| American revolution | La revolución Americana |
| Declaration of Independence | La declaración de independencia |
| Founding fathers | Los padres fundadores |
| Constitution | La constitución |
Iremos a visitar la Casa Blanca con la escuela.
We’re visiting the White House with school.
La declaración de independencia se firmó en 1781.
The declaration of independence was signed in 1781.
La revolución Americana fue esencial para lograr la independencia.
The American revolution was essential for becoming independent.
El congreso de Estados Unidos se encuentra en el capitolio.
The congress of the United States is in the capitol.
Los padres fundadores participaron en la revolución Americana.
The founding fathers participated in the American revolution.
4th of July in Spanish Activities
Celebrate the 4th of July in Spanish with these creative and hands-on ideas that I’ve prepared for you to use in the classroom or at home with your little patriots.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Use the 4th of July in Spanish as an opportunity to talk about history, symbolism, and the importance of patriotism to your kids. The celebrations are full of stars and stripes and are the perfect occasion to show your kids the respect and honour they should have for the United States’ flag. Include Spanish learning by teaching them el juramento a la bandera (pledge of allegiance to the flag).
Download our printable poster and use it to share with your kids the wide range of Spanish vocabulary included in the pledge of allegiance.
In Spanish:
Yo prometo lealtad a la bandera de los Estados Unidos de América
y a la República que representa,
una nación bajo Dios entera
con libertad y justicia para todos.
In English:
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation under God indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.
Word Scramble
Review this list of 4th of July in Spanish vocabulary with your kids by playing a game of word scramble with the kids. Our worksheet is perfect for strengthening spelling abilities, knowledge of syllables, and pronunciation.
4th of July in Spanish Domino
Use our fun printable domino full of cuatro de julio illustrated and written vocabulary. Just print it out, cut the pieces, and prepare to play. Domino is a great game for strategic decisions and requires your kids to do some critical thinking.
4th of July in Spanish Scavenger Hunt
Test your kids’ capacity of memorizing and visually identifying vocabulary with a 4th of July Spanish scavenger hunt. Print out our template and share it with the whole family, throw some prizes for motivation, and get ready to play during the family celebrations. The first team to locate all the items from the list in Spanish wins.
Time to Celebrate!
Time to celebrate in English and in Spanish! Feel free to come back to this guide as often as you need to get your kids excited with patriotism and in the right spirit for celebrating independence day.
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