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/ˈfjesta/

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Translation

party, celebration, festival

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Word origin

From Latin festa, the plural of festum ('feast, festival, holiday'), reinterpreted as a feminine singular.

Origin: Latin
Root: festa
English cognates: feast, festival, festive

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Examples

They organised a surprise party for her birthday.

The village festival lasts three days in August.

He had a great time at the New Year's party.

Tomorrow is a public holiday and there is no class.

I do not like parties with lots of people.

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This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 5: fiesta, prueba, número and 7 more words.