feasts

[/fiːsts/]
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)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
banquetscelebrationsmealsfestivitiesdinnersspreads
Antonyms / Antônimos
faminescarcitydeprivation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
festas, banquetes, festins
Most common translations, used in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
festas, comilança
'Comilança' emphasizes the festive eating aspect, more colloquial
São Paulo
banquetes, celebrações
More formal usage, especially in business and formal events
Portugal
festas, banquetes
Very similar to Brazilian Portuguese, 'festas' more commonly used

Related Words

feastbanquetcelebrationfestivalcuisinegastronomy

Related Idioms & Phrases

feast or famine
feast one's eyes on something
a feast fit for a king
movable feast
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