Spanish word

feria

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfeɾja/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmarket

Example

Voy a la feria el sábado.

I'm going to the market on Saturday.

Illustration for feria (market)

More examples

Compré verduras en la feria esta mañana.

I bought vegetables at the market this morning.

Core concept

Market-style fair, temporary in nature, combining commerce with festive or exhibition elements.

Common phrases

  • ir a la feria

    go to the market

  • comprar en la feria

    buy at the market

Similar words

mercado: Established market, typically frequent, centered on fresh produce and daily necessities.
mercadillo: Neighborhood weekend market made up of small stalls selling miscellaneous items and bargains.
bazar: Covered indoor marketplace or bazaar with diverse goods and multiple sellers under one roof.
rastro: Antique and secondhand market of street stalls where used items and collectibles are sold.

Definition in Spanish

Reunión pública y temporal donde se venden productos y suele haber actividades festivas o exposiciones.

Word origin

It derives from Latin feriae 'holidays', originally naming markets held on feast days and later extending to fairs, festivals, and trade shows.

Usage tips

  • Common modifiers include feria de artesanía, feria del libro, and feria comercial to clarify whether the event is craft-focused, book-focused, or a trade fair.

Other meanings

  • festivalnoun
  • trade fairnoun

Related words

  • feriantemarket vendornoun
  • ferialfair-relatedadjective
  • feriadopublic holidaynoun

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