Halloween isn’t just about costumes, candy, and jack-o’-lanterns—it’s also about sharing spooky fun with friends and family. If you have Spanish-speaking relatives, live in a Spanish-speaking country, or just want to impress your friends and neighbors, learning a few Halloween expressions in Spanish can make the day extra festive.
Whether you’re trick-or-treating, attending a party, or chatting online, these phrases will help you join the Halloween spirit.
Basic Halloween Greetings
You don’t need to overthink it—sometimes a simple greeting is enough:
- ¡Feliz Halloween! – Happy Halloween!
- ¡Feliz Día de Brujas! – Another way to say Happy Halloween; literally “Happy Witches’ Day.”
- ¡Que tengas una noche de miedo! – Have a spooky night!
These are perfect when wishing friends or family a fun-filled evening, whether in person or over text.
Trick-or-Treat Phrases
If you’re going door-to-door or handing out candy, these expressions are handy:
- ¿Truco o trato? – Trick or treat? (The classic!)
- Dulces, por favor – Candy, please
- Gracias por los dulces – Thank you for the candy
It’s fun to hear children exclaim “¡Truco o trato!” while adults respond with a smile and hand out treats.
Spooky Words for Decorations and Costumes
Halloween decorations and costumes come alive when you know the words:
- Disfraz – Costume
- Calabaza – Pumpkin
- Fantasma – Ghost
- Bruja / Hechicero – Witch / Wizard
- Vampiro / Vampira – Vampire
- Esqueleto – Skeleton
- Casa embrujada – Haunted house
- Telaraña – Spider web
Try labeling your decorations or costumes with these words—it’s a simple way to immerse yourself in Spanish while celebrating.
Expressing Fear and Excitement
Halloween is all about thrill and chills. Expressing your fear in Spanish can be fun:
- ¡Qué miedo! – How scary!
- Me da miedo – It scares me
- ¡Qué susto! – What a fright!
- Estoy temblando – I’m trembling
- Estoy emocionado/a – I’m excited
From haunted houses to scary movies, these phrases capture the range of Halloween emotions.
Fun and Playful Phrases
Add a little humor and festivity to the day with these expressions:
- Truco o trato, ¡y que no falten los dulces! – Trick or treat, and don’t forget the candy!
- Esta noche es de miedo… y diversión – Tonight is scary… and fun
- ¡A disfrutar de la noche más terrorífica del año! – Enjoy the scariest night of the year!
Perfect for social media posts, texts, or party invitations.
Cultural Notes for Spanish-Speaking Countries
While Halloween has become popular across Latin America and Spain, some countries have unique traditions:
- Mexico: Halloween is celebrated, but it leads into Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), honoring ancestors with altars and sugar skulls.
- Spain: Halloween is growing in popularity, especially in cities, with costume parties and pumpkin carving.
- Argentina & Chile: Trick-or-treating is less common, but themed parties and decorations are increasing.
Understanding these nuances helps you blend Halloween fun with local traditions.
Talk to Locals or Family in Spanish with AI Phone
If you have Spanish-speaking friends or family—or you’re spending Halloween in a Spanish-speaking country—the AI Phone app can make communication effortless. You don’t need to be fluent to join the festivities, ask for treats, or share spooky stories.
With AI Phone, you can:
- Live phone call translation: Translate phone calls instantly of both sides during phone calls. Perfect for coordinating last-minute Halloween plans with friends or family.
- Translate live conversations: Speak in English and your words are instantly translated into Spanish, and vice versa. Perfect for chatting with neighbors while trick-or-treating or sharing Halloween plans.
- Video or voice call translation: Call friends and family through apps like WhatsApp, and AI Phone translates in real-time so you can laugh, share stories, or plan costumes without confusion.
- Understand text, signs, and decorations: Use camera translation to read menus, candy labels, or decorations in Spanish instantly.
Whether you’re saying “¡Truco o trato!”, asking for directions, or joining a Halloween party, AI Phone ensures nothing gets lost in translation. It’s like having a personal translator in your pocket—making Halloween more fun, social, and stress-free.
Final Thoughts
Even if you’re still learning Spanish, using these expressions will make Halloween more engaging and immersive. From greeting neighbors to describing your spooky decorations, these phrases bring the language—and the fun—alive.
So grab a disfraz, carve a calabaza, and practice saying ¡Truco o trato!—you’ll be celebrating Halloween like a local in no time.
