Celebrarse (en. To be celebrated)

/t͡se.le.βɾaɾ.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To take place an event or celebration.
The wedding will be celebrated on the beach.
La boda se celebrará en la playa.
To commemorate or celebrate something.
Independence Day is celebrated every September 16th.
Se celebra el Día de la Independencia cada 16 de septiembre.
To wash or purify oneself in a religious context.
The priests are celebrated before the ceremony.
Los sacerdotes se celebran antes de la ceremonia.

Etymology

From Latin 'celebrari', meaning 'to gather around an event'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

celebrate with joy
Feel great happiness for something.
celebrarse de alegría
celebrate something big
To make a very elaborate or extravagant celebration.
celebrarse algo a lo grande
celebrate the birthday
Commemorate the anniversary of a person’s birth.
celebrarse el cumpleaños

Related Words

celebration
Act of celebrating something.
celebración
celebrant
Person who celebrates an event or rite.
celebrante
commemoration
Act of remembering an important event.
conmemoración

Slang Meanings

To throw a party or an informal event.
Let’s celebrate tonight with some friends.
Vamos a celebrarnos esta noche con unos amigos.
To enjoy or have the maximum fun.
It was celebrated wildly at the concert.
Se celebró a lo loco en el concierto.