Celebración (en. Celebration)

/seleβɾaˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An event or act in which something significant is commemorated or celebrated.
The anniversary celebration was spectacular.
La celebración del aniversario fue espectacular.
The expression of shared joy among a group of people.
The graduation celebration brought the whole family together.
La celebración de la graduación reunió a toda la familia.
Ritual or set of traditions associated with an event.
The Christmas celebration includes many customs.
La celebración de la Navidad incluye muchas costumbres.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin celebratio, derived from celebrare.

Common Phrases and Expressions

birthday celebration
Commemorating the birth of a person.
celebración de cumpleaños
great celebration
An important event that brings many people together.
gran celebración
anniversary celebration
Commemoration of the date of an event.
celebración de aniversario

Related Words

celebrate
To hold an act to commemorate or celebrate something.
celebrar
festivity
Celebration of an event with joy and fun.
festejo
commemoration
Reminder of an important event.
conmemoración

Slang Meanings

Massive festivity.
A crazy celebration was organized over the weekend.
El fin de semana se organizó una celebración loca.
Fun gathering with friends.
The New Year celebration at home was unforgettable.
La celebración de año nuevo en casa fue inolvidable.