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    Festejar (en. Celebrate)

    /fes.te.'xaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To celebrate an event or birthday joyfully.
    We're going to celebrate her birthday with a big party.
    Vamos a festejar su cumpleaños con una gran fiesta.
    To commemorate an important event in a festive manner.
    This weekend we will celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the city.
    Este fin de semana festejaremos el aniversario de la fundación de la ciudad.
    To engage in festive activities in honor of something.
    In the community, Independence Day is celebrated with parades.
    En la comunidad se festeja el Día de la Independencia con desfiles.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'festivus', meaning festive, related to parties.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    celebrate in style
    To celebrate in an extravagant or very festive manner.
    festejar a lo grande
    celebrate in a big way
    To hold a celebration with great pomp and joy.
    festejar por todo lo alto
    celebrate grandly
    To have a celebration with many people and in a grand atmosphere.
    festejar en grande

    Related Words

    party
    Gathering of people celebrated in a festive atmosphere.
    fiesta
    celebration
    Action of celebrating an event or occurrence.
    celebración
    joy
    Feeling of pleasure and satisfaction experienced while celebrating.
    alegría

    Slang Meanings

    Have a good time
    We're going to celebrate this weekend and have a good time.
    Vamos a festejar este fin de semana y a pasarlo bien.
    Throw a big party
    We're going to throw a big party at tonight's gathering.
    Vamos a armarla en la fiesta de esta noche.
    Celebrate wildly
    The last time we celebrated wildly, we lost our voices.
    La última vez que festejamos a lo loco nos quedamos sin voz.