French word

feria

Pronunciation

IPA/fəʁja/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfestival

Example

La feria est très populaire en Andalousie.

The festival is very popular in Andalusia.

Illustration for feria (festival)

More examples

Ils vont à la feria pour danser et écouter de la musique.

They are going to the feria to dance and listen to music.

Core concept

A lively Andalusian street celebration where public squares fill with food, music, crowds, and sometimes bullfighting traditions.

Common phrases

  • aller à la feria

    go to the feria

  • assister à la feria

    attend the feria

  • la feria de Séville

    the Seville feria

Similar words

fête: A local festival in a town or village, often religious or recreational.
festival: A public event held over a set period, focused on music or the arts.

Definition in French

Désigne, surtout en contexte hispanique, une fête ou une foire populaire marquée par des fêtes de rue et parfois liées aux corridas.

Word origin

French feria is borrowed from Spanish feria, which comes from Latin feriae, meaning holidays or festival days.

Usage tips

  • Feria is feminine, so it takes la, and it usually refers to a specifically Spanish-style event rather than any festival.

Other meanings

  • bullfighting festivalnoun

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