Spanish Conversation · Level 109
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Spanish word
banquete
Pronunciation
IPA/baŋˈkete/
Meaning
- masculine nounbanquet
Example
Hoy hay un banquete en el hotel.
Today there is a banquet at the hotel.
More examples
El restaurante ofrece un banquete para eventos empresariales.
The restaurant offers a banquet for corporate events.
Core concept
Long decorated table with formally dressed guests and multiple courses.
Common phrases
banquete de despedida
farewell banquet
banquete de inauguración
inaugural banquet
preparar un banquete
prepare a banquet
banquete oficial
official banquet
Similar words
fiesta: Casual social gathering of friends or family for relaxed fun and conversation.
cena: Evening meal that serves as the main daily dinner, at home or in restaurants.
recepción: Formal event for receiving and entertaining invited guests.
celebración: Event held to honor or celebrate a particular occasion.
Definition in Spanish
Comida y celebración formal que reúne a varias personas para festejar un acontecimiento especial.
Word origin
From Italian banchetto via Old French banquet, a diminutive of banco 'bench', originally referring to a meal taken around a bench or table.
Usage tips
- Used in formal invitations and announcements, so it signals a planned, ceremonial celebration rather than an informal dinner among friends.
Other meanings
- feastnoun
Opposites
- frugalidadfrugalitynoun
Related words
- banqueteríacateringnoun
- banqueterocaterernoun