la
feminine
/θeleβɾaˈθjon/
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Translation
celebration
Word origin
From Latin celebratio, from celebrare ('to frequent, honour, celebrate'), itself from celeber ('crowded, renowned'). English 'celebration' comes from the same source.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- celebratio
- English cognates
- celebration, celebrity
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralcelebraciones
Examples
madrugada.
The celebration went on until dawn.
.
We organised a celebration for her birthday.
inolvidable.
The wedding was an unforgettable celebration.
.
The whole family came to the celebration.
aniversario .
They are preparing the celebration for the town's anniversary.
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