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celebrate

[/ˈsɛləbreɪt/]
verb
celebrar
1. To honor or praise someone or something publicly or with a social gathering
We celebrated her birthday with a party.
Celebramos seu aniversário com uma festa.
2. To perform a religious ceremony, especially a formal religious service
The priest celebrated the wedding ceremony.
O padre celebrou a cerimônia de casamento.
3. To rejoice or show joy for a special occasion or achievement
The team celebrated their victory on the field.
O time celebrou sua vitória no campo.
4. To publicly acknowledge or praise the importance or value of something
The museum celebrates the artist's contributions to modern art.
O museu celebra as contribuições do artista para a arte moderna.
NYC Slang
throw down / get lit
Synonyms
commemoraterejoicepraisehonorobservemark
Antonyms
mournlamentignoredisparage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
celebrar
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
comemorar
Often used interchangeably with celebrar
São Paulo
celebrar
Standard usage
Portugal
celebrar
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

celebrate in style
celebrate one's achievements
have something to celebrate
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