noun/verbpl: feasts (noun) or third person singular (verb)
festas, banquetes, festins
1. Large meals or celebrations with abundant food and drink, typically for a special occasion
The wedding feasts lasted until midnight.
Os banquetes de casamento duraram até a meia-noite.
2. Religious or cultural celebrations, often involving special foods and rituals
Many feasts are celebrated throughout the Christian calendar.
Muitas festas são celebradas ao longo do calendário cristão.
3. Third person singular present tense verb: to eat and drink sumptuously
He feasts on lobster and champagne every summer.
Ele se banqueteia com lagosta e champanhe todo verão.
4. To enjoy something abundantly or with great pleasure
She feasts her eyes on the beautiful artwork.
Ela se deleita observando a obra de arte bela.
In Brazilian culture, 'feasts' are significant social events, particularly during religious celebrations like Festas Juninas (June Festivals) and holiday gatherings. In North American culture, feasts are associated with Thanksgiving, Christmas, and various cultural celebrations. The concept of 'feast' carries historical weight, often evoking abundance and community gathering in both cultures.
NYC Slang
spread, eats, shindig (for celebrations with food)
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