Spanish Conversation · Level 97
60 words
Spanish word
festejar
Pronunciation
IPA/festeˈxaɾ/
Meaning
- verbcelebrate
Example
Vamos a festejar tu cumpleaños esta noche.
We are going to celebrate your birthday tonight.
More examples
El equipo salió a festejar la victoria en la plaza.
The team went out to celebrate the victory in the square.
Core concept
Group raising glasses in a toast.
Common phrases
festejar un cumpleaños
celebrate a birthday
festejar la victoria
celebrate the victory
festejar con amigos
celebrate with friends
Similar words
celebrar: Observes an occasion through a ceremony, public event, or organized celebration.
disfrutar: Relishes an activity or moment, enjoying it fully and with enthusiasm.
brindar: Raises a glass and makes a toast to celebrate someone or something.
Definition in Spanish
Celebrar algo o a alguien mediante una reunión, fiesta o gesto de alegría por un acontecimiento.
Word origin
From Latin festum 'feast' via medieval Spanish festejo, later turned into a verb with the verbal suffix -ear.
Usage tips
- When celebrating a person, Spanish commonly uses festejar a alguien, while felicitar refers to offering congratulations in words rather than holding a celebration.