Feria (en. Fair)

/ˈfe.ɾja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Social or cultural event where recreational and commercial activities take place.
The summer fair is very popular in our city.
La feria de verano es muy popular en nuestra ciudad.
Temporary market where products are sold.
I bought fresh fruits at the town fair.
Compré frutas frescas en la feria del pueblo.
Set of attractions and amusement rides.
The children had a lot of fun at the game fair.
Los niños se divirtieron mucho en la feria de juegos.

Etymology

From Latin 'feria', which means day of rest or holiday.

Common Phrases and Expressions

science fair
Event where scientific projects are presented.
feria de ciencias
job fair
Event where job opportunities are offered.
feria de empleo
book fair
Event dedicated to the sale and promotion of books.
feria del libro

Related Words

holiday
Holiday or day of rest.
feriado
fair worker
Person who works at a fair.
feriante
popular fair
Typical fair of a locality that includes local traditions.
feria popular

Slang Meanings

Money, generally in cash.
I need a bit of cash to go out tonight.
Necesito un poco de feria para salir esta noche.
Economic charge or fee.
They had to pay the fare for the service.
Tuvieron que pagar la feria por el servicio.