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fiesta — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • feast noun A large, often celebratory meal.
  • festival noun An organised series of events celebrating a particular theme, art form, or occasion.
  • fete noun A public festival or fair, often held to raise money for charity.
  • fiesta noun A festive celebration or party, especially one with cultural or religious roots in Spanish-speaking traditions.
  • gala noun A large, festive public celebration or event.
  • gathering noun A meeting or get-together of people, often social.
  • holiday noun A day set aside for a religious, cultural, or national celebration, often free from work.
  • merrymaking noun Joyful festivities, especially as a celebration.
  • party noun A social gathering held for enjoyment, often with food, drink, and entertainment.

Senses

fiesta is used for these senses in English:

  • feast A holiday, festival, especially a religious one
  • festival An event or series of special events centred on the celebration or promotion of some theme or aspect of the community, often held at regular intervals.
  • fete A festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity.
  • gala (uncountable) Pomp, show, or festivity.
  • gathering A meeting or get-together; a party or social function.
  • holiday A day on which a festival, religious event, or national celebration is traditionally observed.
  • merrymaking Joyful festivities, especially as a celebration.

feast — full definition

  1. noun A large, often celebratory meal.
  2. noun A religious festival or holy day.
  3. verb To eat a large, lavish meal, often as part of a celebration.

festival — full definition

  1. noun An organised series of events celebrating a particular theme, art form, or occasion.
  2. noun A day or period of religious or cultural celebration.

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