Piyesta (en. Feast)
pee-yes-tah
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A celebration or festivity that often has a religious, cultural, or commercial theme.
The town's feast is held every September.
Ang piyesta ng bayan ay ginanap tuwing Setyembre.
A designated day for conducting ceremonies and festivities.
Every year, people prepare for the feast of their patron.
Bawat taon, naghahanda ang mga tao para sa piyesta ng kanilang patron.
A celebration featuring food, music, and other forms of entertainment.
I attended a feast where various dishes were prepared.
Dumalo ako sa piyesta kung saan may iba’t ibang pagkaing inihanda.
Etymology
Spanish: fiesta
Common Phrases and Expressions
town feast
a celebration held in a local community or town, often featuring games and performances.
piyesta sa bayan
feast of the patron
the annual celebration held in honor of the patron saint of a place.
piyesta ng patron
Related Words
entertainment
A state or situation of being entertained and happy.
kasiyahan
celebration
The process of organizing an event to honor an important occasion.
pagdiriwang
Slang Meanings
Last-minute or exhausting preparations
Wow, there's so much to do for the festival, it's like it will never end!
Grabe, ang daming ginagawa para sa piyesta, parang 'di na matatapos!
A gathering or celebration
It's the fiesta in the barangay, let's go and enjoy!
Piyesta na sa barangay, tara na at mag-enjoy tayo!
Big joy or festivity
The festival is so much fun, there's so much food and games!
Ang saya ng piyesta, ang daming pagkain at laro!