festividade

[fes-ti-vi-'da-de]

nounfemininepl: festividades

festivity

1. A celebration or festival; a joyful occasion or event

The Christmas festivities lasted throughout the month.

As festividades de Natal duraram o mês inteiro.

2. The quality or state of being festive; gaiety and celebration

The city was filled with festivities during the carnival.

A cidade estava repleta de festividade durante o carnaval.

3. A religious or secular celebration, often commemorating a specific date or event

The annual festivities honor the patron saint of the town.

As festividades anuais homenageiam o padroeiro da cidade.

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General Brazilian

festividade

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

festividade

Standard usage; also used formally for religious celebrations

Rio de Janeiro

festividade

Commonly used in context of Carnival and local celebrations

São Paulo

festividade

Standard formal usage in celebrations and events

em clima de festividade - in a festive atmosphere

período de festividades - festive season

espírito de festividade - festive spirit

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