Celebraban (en. They celebrated)

/θeleβɾaβan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To hold a ceremony or event in commemoration of something.
They celebrated their anniversary with a big party.
Ellos celebraban su aniversario con una gran fiesta.
To celebrate or commemorate an important event.
The community celebrated their team's victory.
La comunidad celebraban la victoria de su equipo.
To do something as a sign of joy.
They always celebrated the children's birthdays with games.
Siempre celebraban el cumpleaños de los niños con juegos.

Etymology

From Latin 'celebrare', meaning 'to make famous'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

celebrate in a big way
To carry out a celebration in a spectacular manner.
celebrar a lo grande
celebrate in style
To hold a celebration with a lot of enthusiasm.
celebrar por todo lo alto
celebrate in the street
To hold a party or event in a public space.
celebrar a pie de calle

Related Words

celebration
Act of commemorating or celebrating something.
celebración
festivity
Celebration activity that involves fun and joy.
festejo
anniversary
Celebration of another year of a significant event.
aniversario

Slang Meanings

To throw a party.
Let’s celebrate big tonight.
Vamos a celebrar grande esta noche.
To enjoy without worries.
Celebrate as if there were no tomorrow.
Celebra como si no hubiera un mañana.