Celebró (en. Celebrated)

/θe.le.'βɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To hold a celebration or festivity.
She celebrated her birthday with a big party.
Ella celebró su cumpleaños con una gran fiesta.
To commemorate a special event or milestone.
The city celebrated the anniversary of its founding.
La ciudad celebró el aniversario de su fundación.
To give thanks or pay tribute.
A mass was held in honor of the fallen.
Se celebró una misa en honor a los caídos.

Etymology

From Latin 'celebrare', which means 'to make famous' or 'to celebrate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

celebrate in style
To hold a celebration in an ostentatious and joyful manner.
celebrar a lo grande
celebrate with family
To organize a celebration with family members.
celebrar en familia
celebrate a triumph
To commemorate a success or victory.
celebrar un triunfo

Related Words

celebration
The action of celebrating.
celebración
festivity
The act of festivity.
festejo
commemoration
Remembrance of a significant event.
conmemoración

Slang Meanings

To throw a wild party.
We're going to celebrate wildly this weekend.
Vamos a celebrar a lo loco este fin de semana.
To have a good time.
After the exam, we're ready to celebrate.
Después del examen, estamos listos para celebrar.