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celebration

[/ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: celebrations / celebrações
celebração
1. A social gathering or event held to honor a special occasion
We attended a celebration for their anniversary.
Assistimos a uma celebração do aniversário deles.
2. The action or process of celebrating an important event or achievement
The celebration of the team's victory lasted all night.
A celebração da vitória do time durou a noite toda.
3. A religious or formal ceremony commemorating an event
The celebration of mass is held every Sunday.
A celebração da missa é realizada todos os domingos.
NYC Slang
hype / lit / turn up
Synonyms
festivitypartycommemorationobservanceceremony
Antonyms
mourninglamentation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
celebração
Standard usage; also commonly 'festa' for informal celebrations
Rio de Janeiro
celebração / festa
Both terms widely used; 'festa' more colloquial
São Paulo
celebração
Formal usage; 'comemoração' also common
Portugal
celebração / festividade
Both standard; 'festividade' more formal

Related Idioms & Phrases

a cause for celebration
celebrate in style
celebração em grande estilo
reason to celebrate
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