festivo — meaning in English

English meaning

• crisp adj Firm and easily broken, in a satisfying way (used for food, fabric, or air).
• gala noun A large, festive public celebration or event.
• Gay adj Homosexual; romantically or sexually attracted to people of the same sex.
• merry adj Cheerful and full of high spirits; happy and lively.

Senses

festivo is used for these senses in English:

• crisp Of action, movement, a person's manner, etc.: precise and quick; brisk.
• gala Celebratory; festive.
• gay (dated) Festive, bright, or colourful.
• merry Festive and full of fun and laughter.

crisp — full definition

1. adj Firm and easily broken, in a satisfying way (used for food, fabric, or air).
2. adj Clear, sharp, and precise.
3. noun British English: a thin fried slice of potato sold as a snack (called a "chip" in American English).

gala — full definition

1. noun A large, festive public celebration or event.
2. adj Festive or celebratory.
3. noun A crisp, red-skinned variety of eating apple.

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