Fiesta (en. Festival)

fi-es-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A celebration held in honor of a particular occasion.
The town held a lively fiesta for their patron saint.
Ang bayan ay nagdaos ng isang masiglang fiesta para sa kanilang patron na santo.
Often features traditional food, dancing, and music.
During the fiesta, many people gathered to celebrate and eat.
Sa fiesta, maraming mga tao ang nagtipon-tipon upang magsaya at kumain.
A local celebration that can vary in theme and activities.
Each barangay has its own fiesta every end of the month.
Ang bawat barangay ay may kanya-kanyang fiesta tuwing katapusan ng buwan.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'fiesta' meaning celebration or festival.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Town fiesta
A large celebration involving the whole community.
Fiesta ng bayan
Feast of saints
Celebration for saints in the church calendar.
Pista ng mga santo

Related Words

town festival
A larger celebration featuring various activities such as contests and parades.
kapistahang bayan
traditional dishes
Foods typically served during a fiesta.
mga tradisyonal na pagkain

Slang Meanings

Super fun or joy
Our fiesta last night was amazing, so many really enjoyed!
Ang galing ng fiesta natin kagabi, ang dami talagang nag-enjoy!
A big gathering or celebration
Tomorrow, there's a fiesta in the community, so we all are going!
Bukas, may fiesta sa barangay, kaya lahat tayo pupunta!
Full of food and drinks
A fiesta isn't complete without lechon and drinks!
Di kompleto ang fiesta kung walang lechon at inuman!