Spanish Conversation · Level 5
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Spanish word
fiesta
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfjesta/
Meaning
- feminine nounparty
Example
Hoy hay una fiesta en mi casa.
Today there is a party at my house.
More examples
Trae algo para la fiesta.
Bring something for the party.
Core concept
Lively gathering of people with music, food, and dancing.
Common phrases
hacer una fiesta
have a party
fiesta de cumpleaños
birthday party
ir a una fiesta
attend a party
Similar words
celebración: Event held to mark or honor a special date, achievement, or milestone.
reunión: Gathering where people meet face to face to talk, reconnect, or network.
festejo: Boisterous celebration focused on lively festivities and shared enjoyment.
juerga: Rowdy, late-night affair centered on heavy drinking and loud revelry.
Definition in Spanish
Celebración social organizada para festejar una fecha, un logro o para pasar un rato alegre con otras personas.
Word origin
From Latin festum 'feast, festival' via medieval festa, Spanish fiesta expanded from a feast to a general social celebration.
Usage tips
- Common verbs are dar una fiesta or hacer una fiesta for hosting and ir de fiesta to go out celebrating, and the word is feminine (la fiesta).
Other meanings
- festivalnoun
- feastnoun
- celebrationnoun
Opposites
- lutobereavementnoun
Related words
- fiesterorevelernoun
- fiesteargo partyingverb
- fiestónbashnoun