English–Spanish

“parade” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsocabalgata

Pronunciation

IPA/desˈfile/

Example

El desfile empezó a las diez.

The parade started at ten.

Illustration for desfile (parade)

How to say “parade” in Spanish

“Parade” in Spanish is desfile.

An organized column moving through a route to exhibit people, uniforms, or props to onlookers.

Full entry for desfile: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with desfile

El desfile de carnaval llenó las calles de música y color.

The carnival parade filled the streets with music and color.

Tips for using desfile

  • The English verb defile looks similar to desfile but means to desecrate, so the words are not related in modern usage.

Other Spanish words for “parade”

¿Vas a la cabalgata del sábado?

Are you going to the parade on Saturday?

“parade” in other languages