Spanish word

gala

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgala/

Meaning

  • feminine noungala

Example

Compré entradas para la gala de mañana.

I bought tickets for tomorrow's gala.

Illustration for gala (gala)

More examples

Compró ropa de gala para la ceremonia.

He bought formal wear for the ceremony.

Core concept

Formal evening celebration with dinner and entertainment.

Common phrases

  • vestido de gala

    evening gown

  • ropa de gala

    formal wear

  • baile de gala

    gala ball

Similar words

fiesta: Informal lively gathering of friends or family for socializing and fun.
evento: Organized public occasion held for a specific purpose or program.
banquete: Formal banquet centered on a ceremonious, served meal.
recepción: Official reception to welcome and host guests, typically in a formal setting.

Definition in Spanish

Evento formal y elegante para celebrar o conmemorar un hecho importante, que con frecuencia incluye cena, espectáculos o una ceremonia.

Word origin

Borrowed from French gala and ultimately from Old Occitan gale 'joy' or 'feast', the word denotes an elegant event to celebrate or commemorate an important occasion.

Usage tips

  • It signals formality and a dress code, so ordinary parties are described with fiesta or cena.

Other meanings

  • ceremonynoun

Opposites

  • funeralfuneralnoun

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