fiesta

Del latín 'festiva', que significa 'celebración' o 'festival'.

NOUN (1)
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celebration literal / festival neutral / party informal / fiesta untranslatable (The word 'fiesta' often refers to specific cultural celebrations, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries, that may not have an exact equivalent in English.)
Synonyms celebración formal , festival neutral
Antonyms luto

A general term for a celebration, party, or festival. It can refer to any social gathering for enjoyment, but it is often used specifically to denote a public holiday, religious festival, or traditional cultural celebration, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries, carrying a nuance that a simple translation like 'party' or 'celebration' might not fully capture.

plural
fiestas
  • Anoche fuimos a una gran fiesta de cumpleaños. — Last night we went to a big birthday party.
  • La ciudad se prepara para las fiestas patronales del pueblo. — The town is preparing for the patron saint festivals.
  • Siempre hay una fiesta en mi casa durante el verano. — There's always a party at my house during the summer.