parties

[/ˈpɑːrtiz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural; singular: party)
festas, partidos, partes
1. Social gatherings of people for entertainment, celebration, or enjoyment
We attended several parties during the holiday season.
Assistimos a várias festas durante a época de férias.
2. Political organizations with specific ideologies and goals
The two major parties competed in the election.
Os dois principais partidos competiram na eleição.
3. Individuals or groups involved in an agreement, legal case, or transaction
All parties signed the contract yesterday.
Todas as partes assinaram o contrato ontem.
4. Groups of people doing something together, such as traveling or working
A search and rescue party went into the mountains.
Um grupo de busca e resgate foi para as montanhas.
In Brazilian culture, parties (festas) are central to social life, with significant celebrations around Carnival, holidays, and personal milestones. Politically, Brazil has multiple major parties reflecting diverse ideologies. In the USA, the two-party system dominates political discourse, while 'party' as a social event reflects American informal gathering culture.
NYC Slang
ragers, bashes, shindigs
Synonyms / Sinônimos
gatheringscelebrationseventsorganizationsgroupsfactions
Antonyms / Antônimos
individualssolitude

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
festas
Most common term for social parties
General Brazilian
partidos
Used for political parties exclusively
Rio de Janeiro
festas/bailes
Bailes often used for dances and larger celebrations
São Paulo
festas/encontros
Encontros emphasizes meeting and social aspect
Portugal
festas/partidos/partes
Same translations as Brazilian Portuguese with slight regional emphasis variations

Related Words

celebrationgatheringeventpoliticalagreementgrouporganization

Related Idioms & Phrases

the party's over
party animal
party hearty
joining the party
third party
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