noun
la fiesta
party
Reunión de personas para celebrar algo, divertirse, comer, bailar o pasar un buen rato.
Definition & meaning
The word "fiesta" has several related meanings in Spanish:
- Celebration or Party: A social gathering or event held for entertainment, amusement, or the celebration of a specific occasion, such as a birthday, wedding, or public holiday.
- Holiday or Public Observance: A day of religious or civil significance when work or school is suspended, often referred to as a "día festivo".
- Religious Festival: A celebration honoring a patron saint or a significant event in the religious calendar, often involving parades, music, and traditional rituals.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a feminine noun ("la fiesta"). It is used in various expressions such as "ir de fiesta" (to go out partying) or "dar una fiesta" (to throw a party).
- Word origin: The term comes from the Latin word "festum", which refers to a public joy, feast, or holiday. It shares the same etymological root as the English word "festival".
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
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Examples
La fiesta fue muy divertida.noun
The party was very fun.
Ayer tuvimos una fiesta en casa.noun
Yesterday we had a party at home.
¿Quieres ir a la fiesta esta noche?noun
Do you want to go to the party tonight?
Mi familia prepara fiestas pequeñas.noun
My family prepares small parties.
Compramos comida para la fiesta.noun
We bought food for the party.
Las fiestas empiezan después de clase.noun
The parties start after class.
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