Celebraba (en. Celebrated)

/θeleˈɾaβa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Act of commemorating or celebrating an event.
Last year, she was celebrating her birthday with a big party.
El año pasado, ella celebraba su cumpleaños con una gran fiesta.
To participate in the realization of a festivity.
During Holy Week, many people were celebrating in the streets.
Durante la Semana Santa, muchas personas celebraban en las calles.
To recognize or celebrate something positive.
The community was celebrating their team's victory in the championship.
La comunidad celebraba la victoria de su equipo en el campeonato.

Etymology

From Latin 'celebrare', meaning 'to commemorate or to celebrate.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

celebrate in style
To hold a very elaborate or festive celebration.
celebrar a lo grande
celebrate with family
To hold a celebration with family members.
celebrar en familia
celebrate life
To celebrate existence and positive moments.
celebrar la vida

Related Words

celebration
Act of commemorating or celebrating an event.
celebración
festivity
Celebration or festive act.
festejo
commemoration
To remember an important event.
conmemoración

Slang Meanings

To celebrate excessively, generally at parties.
That night, everyone was celebrating wildly at the beach.
Esa noche, todos celebraban a lo loco en la playa.
To have an improvised or loosely planned party.
Suddenly we decided to celebrate at home, it was a spontaneous celebration.
De repente decidimos celebrar en casa, fue una celebración espontánea.