Gala (en. Gala)

/ˈɡala/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Festive celebration, generally formal and elegant.

The awards gala will take place in the main auditorium.

La gala de los premios se llevará a cabo en el auditorio central.

Act or show that is held to raise funds.

We attended a charity gala to help disadvantaged children.

Asistimos a una gala benéfica para ayudar a los niños desfavorecidos.

Gathering of people in a luxurious environment.

The year-end gala is a tradition in our company.

La gala de fin de año es una tradición en nuestra empresa.

From the French 'gala', which means celebration or festivity.

awards gala

Event where awards are given.

gala de premiación

charity gala

Event organized to raise funds for a cause.

gala benéfica

gala night

A special and elegant night for a formal event.

noche de gala

party

Celebration or social gathering.

fiesta

event

Important or significant event.

evento

ceremony

Ritual or formal act.

ceremonia

Gala can refer to a very elegant party.

That wedding was pure gala; everyone was dressed to the nines.

Esa boda fue pura gala, todo el mundo iba vestido de etiqueta.

It is used to describe an event where everyone looks very good.

The presentation was a true fashion gala.

La presentación fue una verdadera gala de moda.