Celebrar (en. Celebrate)

/θeleˈβɾaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To hold a party or activity in honor of an event or person.

We are going to celebrate his birthday this weekend.

Vamos a celebrar su cumpleaños este fin de semana.

To commemorate something important through a ceremony.

The town celebrated the anniversary of its founding.

El pueblo celebró el aniversario de su fundación.

To exhibit joy or satisfaction for something achieved.

The family celebrated their son's graduation with a special dinner.

La familia celebró la graduación de su hijo con una cena especial.

From Latin 'celebrare', which means 'to frequent' or 'to gather'.

celebrate in a big way

To hold a very elaborate or important celebration.

celebrar a lo grande

celebrate a triumph

To commemorate a success or a victory.

celebrar un triunfo

celebrate with friends

To enjoy a social event with friends.

celebrar con amigos

celebration

Act of celebrating an event or a special occasion.

celebración

festivity

Festive activity in which something important is celebrated.

festejo

events

Circumstances or situations that are celebrated.

eventos

To throw a party

Tonight we are going to celebrate big at home.

Esta noche vamos a celebrar a lo grande en casa.

To have a party at home

He is going to celebrate his birthday and is going to have a party at home.

Va a celebrar su cumpleaños y va a poner la casa de fiesta.