Celebraron (en. Celebrated)

/θeleβɾaɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To hold a celebration or festivity.
They celebrated their anniversary with a big party.
Ellos celebraron su aniversario con una gran fiesta.
To acknowledge or commemorate something in a festive manner.
They celebrated the team's victory with a parade.
Celebraron el triunfo del equipo con un desfile.
To give thanks or praise on the occasion of an important event.
They celebrated the arrival of spring with a ritual.
Celebraron la llegada de la primavera con un ritual.

Etymology

From Latin 'celebrāre', meaning 'to make famous', 'to commemorate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

celebrate in a big way
To hold a celebration with great pomp and joy.
celebrar a lo grande
celebrate in a grand manner
To hold an extensive and visible celebration.
celebrar por todo lo alto
celebrate with bells and whistles
To celebrate with a lot of noise and decorations.
celebrar con bombos y platillos

Related Words

celebration
The act of celebrating; an event or feast.
celebración
festivity
Act or ceremony of celebration.
festejo
anniversary
Birthday or commemoration of an event.
aniversario

Slang Meanings

To throw a very big party.
We're going to celebrate in a big way this New Year's Eve.
Vamos a celebrar a lo grande este fin de año.
To have a great time at a party.
I celebrated yesterday and had an amazing time.
Ayer celebré y la pasé increíble.