Agasajo (en. Celebration)

/aɡaˈsaxo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of treating someone by offering gifts or gestures of affection.
The treat was very well received by the guests.
El agasajo fue muy bien recibido por los invitados.
Courtesy or special attention towards a person.
They always surprise me with treats every time I visit the family.
Siempre me sorprenden con agasajos cada vez que visito la familia.

Etymology

From old Spanish 'agasajar', which means to gift or to treat.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to grab a treat
to receive special treatment or attention.
agarre un agasajo
to make a treat
to perform acts of courtesy towards someone.
hacer un agasajo
to be the object of a treat
to be the recipient of gestures of affection.
ser objeto de agasajo

Related Words

treated (agasajado)
person who receives the treat.
agasajado
to treat (agasajar)
to show affection or attention towards someone.
agasajar

Slang Meanings

To make a kind or unexpected gesture.
That party was quite a treat for the friends.
Esa fiesta fue todo un agasajo para los amigos.
To celebrate with great fanfare.
The birthday was a treat with music and dancing.
El cumpleaños fue un agasajo con música y baile.