Festín (en. Feast)

/fes'tin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A large meal offered to celebrate something.
Juan's birthday was a feast with friends and family.
El cumpleaños de Juan fue un festín con amigos y familia.
An elaborate banquet with a wide variety of dishes.
The Christmas feast was impressive this year.
El festín de Navidad fue impresionante este año.
An event or celebration that includes abundant food.
The feast for the graduation was unforgettable.
El festín para la graduación fue inolvidable.

Etymology

From the Latin 'festinum', related to parties and celebrations.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in feast mode
To be in a state of abundance or enjoyment, especially with food.
estar de festín
to throw a feast
To prepare or celebrate a lavish meal.
hacer un festín
a feast for the senses
A very pleasant experience, especially in terms of taste and smells.
un festín para los sentidos

Related Words

banquet
A large meal offered to a group, usually during celebrations.
banquete
food
What is consumed for nourishment.
comida
celebration
The act of celebrating something.
celebración

Slang Meanings

A party where food is the star.
The wedding was a feast where everyone ate too much.
La boda fue un festín donde todos comieron demasiado.
To eat excessively at a celebration.
After a feast, it's normal to feel heavy.
Después de un festín, es normal sentirse pesado.