Pista (en. Feast)
pis-ta
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A celebration or ceremony held for a special occasion.
The town fiesta was held over the weekend.
Ang pista ng bayan ay ginanap sa katapusan ng linggo.
A large gathering where many people come together to eat and have fun.
Most people gather at the fiesta.
Karamihan sa mga tao ay nagsasalu-salo sa pista.
A traditional celebration that includes games, dances, and other activities.
Many games and dances take place during the fiesta.
Maraming laro at sayawan ang nagaganap sa pista.
Etymology
From the Spanish word 'fiesta'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Fiesta in the village
A celebration held in a village or community.
Pista sa nayon
Feast of the patron
A feast celebrated for the patron saint of a place.
Pista ng patron
Related Words
food festival
A type of fiesta focused on different types of food.
pista ng pagkain
dance festival
A celebration focused on dances.
pista ng sayaw
Slang Meanings
Fiesta or celebration, usually involving feasts.
The fiesta was so fun, there was lots of food and people!
Ang saya sa pista, dami ng pagkain at mga tao!
To celebrate or have fun without worrying about problems.
No problems tonight, just a fiesta!
Walang problema ngayong gabi, basta't pista lang!
Fiesta as a term used to describe abundance.
Their house feels like a fiesta every Christmas, so much food!
Parang pista ang bahay nila tuwing Pasko, ang daming handa!