Feria

/ˈfɛr.i.ə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A fair, festival, or market, typically held outdoors, where various goods, services, and entertainment are offered.

The annual feria in the town attracts visitors from all over the region.

A holiday or a period of rest, often used in the context of academic breaks.

Students look forward to the feria at the end of the semester to relax and recharge.

In some Latin American countries, a feria might refer to a local festive celebration or event.

During the feria, there were parades, live music, and local food vendors.

From Latin feria, meaning 'holiday' or 'feast day'.

feria de abril

A famous festival in Seville, Spain, celebrating culture with music and dancing.

feria del libro

A book fair where authors and publishers showcase their works.

feriante

A person who sells goods at a feria.

feriado

A holiday or day off from work.

Money or cash, particularly in informal contexts.

I've got some feria saved up for the concert.

A celebration or party atmosphere.

The whole weekend felt like a feria with all the events happening.