Ceremonia (en. Ceremony)

/θeɾeˈmonia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A set of rites and acts performed in a celebration.
The graduation ceremony was very emotional.
La ceremonia de graduación fue muy emotiva.
A formal act carried out in commemoration of something.
We attended the Nobel Prize ceremony.
Asistimos a la ceremonia del premio Nobel.
A sequence of acts related to a special event.
The opening ceremony took place in the auditorium.
La ceremonia de apertura se realizó en el auditorio.

Etymology

From the Latin 'caeremonia', which refers to religious rites

Common Phrases and Expressions

opening ceremony
Event that marks the beginning of an activity or celebration.
ceremonia de apertura
closing ceremony
Act that culminates an event or activity.
ceremonia de clausura
wedding ceremony
Ritual that is carried out during a wedding.
ceremonia nupcial

Related Words

ritual
A series of established acts and recitations that are repeated on special occasions.
ritual
celebration
The action of celebrating a significant event.
celebración
event
A special occurrence or happening.
evento

Slang Meanings

Celebration
We're going to the ceremony; it will be an incredible celebration.
Vamos a la ceremonia, será un festejo increíble.
Show
That ceremony was quite a show.
Esa ceremonia fue todo un show.