fiesta
[fiˈes.tə (English) / fiˈɛs.tɐ (Portuguese)]
nounfemininepl: fiestas
festa
1. a lively and exuberant celebration or party, typically with music, dancing, and socializing
The village held a fiesta to celebrate the patron saint's day.
A aldeia realizou uma festa para celebrar o dia do santo padroeiro.
2. a festive occasion or celebration in Spanish-speaking countries, often with traditional music, food, and cultural activities
During the fiesta, the streets were decorated with colorful banners and lights.
Durante a festa, as ruas foram decoradas com fitas e luzes coloridas.
3. any lively social gathering or party with an atmosphere of merriment and festivity
They threw a fiesta to celebrate their promotion.
Eles fizeram uma festa para celebrar a promoção.
Fiesta is a Spanish loanword commonly used in English, especially in the United States due to proximity and cultural exchange with Hispanic communities. In Brazil, the Portuguese equivalent 'festa' is the standard term. The word carries connotations of joyful, exuberant celebration often associated with Hispanic cultural traditions, particularly in Mexican and Spanish cultures where fiestas play a central role in community life and religious celebrations.
NYC Slang
party, bash, shindig
Related Idioms & Phrases
fiesta latina - a Latin celebration with traditional music and dance
armar uma fiesta - to throw a party (Portuguese)
estar de fiesta - to be in a festive mood
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