Fiesta (en. Party)

/fjɛs.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A social event that includes food, music, and dancing.
Juan's birthday party was very fun.
La fiesta de cumpleaños de Juan fue muy divertida.
A cultural or religious celebration with specific activities.
The patriotic party is celebrated every year in September.
La fiesta patriótica se celebra cada año en septiembre.
A festive gathering, often in an informal context.
We are going to organize a party at home on Saturday.
Vamos a organizar una fiesta en casa el sábado.

Etymology

From Latin 'festivus', meaning 'related to festivals'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

costume party
A celebration where attendees dress in creative costumes.
fiesta de disfraces
throw a party
To organize a festive gathering.
hacer una fiesta
go partying
To attend a festive event, usually with music and dancing.
ir de fiesta
surprise party
A planned celebration without the honoree's knowledge.
fiesta sorpresa

Related Words

celebration
Action of commemorating something in a festive way.
celebración
festival
Public event that includes various cultural activities.
festival
banquet
Festive food in celebration of an event.
banquete

Slang Meanings

Rumba
We are going to the rumba this weekend.
Vamos a la rumba este fin de semana.
Juerga
After work, we are going to party.
Después del trabajo, vamos de juerga.
Farra
The party last night was incredible.
La farra anoche estuvo increíble.