Fiestas (en. Parties)

/ˈfjestas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Act of celebrating or commemorating something.
National holidays are very important in our country.
Las fiestas patrias son muy importantes en nuestro país.
Gathering of people to celebrate.
We organized a party at home to celebrate his birthday.
Organizamos una fiesta en casa para celebrar su cumpleaños.
Set of festivities that take place in a community.
The week of festivities in the city attracts many tourists.
La semana de fiestas en la ciudad atrae a muchos turistas.

Etymology

From the Latin 'festivitas', which means festivity or celebration.

Common Phrases and Expressions

surprise party
Surprise celebration for a person.
fiesta sorpresa
to party
To attend a celebration or festive event.
ir de fiesta
costume party
Event in which participants dress in special costumes.
fiesta de disfraces
to organize a party
To organize and carry out a celebration.
celebrar una fiesta

Related Words

festival
A large and generally public event where cultural, artistic, or religious activities are celebrated.
festival
celebration
Action of celebrating something in particular.
celebración
gathering
Meeting of several people for a common purpose.
reunión

Slang Meanings

Pachanga
On Saturday there's a pachanga at the beach.
El sábado hay una pachanga en la playa.
Juerga
We're going out for juerga tonight; there will be a lot of parties.
Vamos de juerga esta noche, habrá muchas fiestas.