banquete
/bahn-KEH-teh/
banquet
A grand banquet with a variety of delicious foods laid out on a long table.
π In Action
El banquete de la boda fue espectacular.
A2The wedding banquet was spectacular.
Los reyes ofrecieron un gran banquete en el palacio.
B1The kings hosted a great feast in the palace.
π‘ Grammar Points
Using 'el' with banquete
This is a masculine word, so you should always use 'el' (the) or 'un' (a) before it.
β Common Pitfalls
Banquete vs. Banco
Mistake: "Using 'banquete' to mean a small bench."
Correction: Use 'banco' for a bench. Although the words are related, 'banquete' only refers to the meal or feast.
β Usage Tips
Formal settings
Use this word specifically for organized, formal meals. For a regular big dinner with friends, 'cena' or 'comida' is more natural.
Enjoying a special treat of high-quality food.
banquete(noun)
treat
?enjoying a lot of something high-quality
field day
?having a great time with abundance
π In Action
Me di un banquete de lectura este fin de semana.
B2I had a reading feast this weekend (I read a lot).
π‘ Grammar Points
Reflexive use
When you use the phrase 'darse un banquete,' you are saying you 'gave yourself' a feast.
β Usage Tips
Beyond food
You can use this for movies, books, music, or even goals in a soccer match!
βοΈ Quick Practice
π‘ Quick Quiz: banquete
Question 1 of 1
If you say 'Nos dimos un banquete de goles,' what happened?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'banquete' used for a normal dinner?
No, 'banquete' implies something special, large, and usually formal. For a normal dinner, just use 'cena'.
Does it have a feminine form?
No, 'banquete' is always masculine (el banquete), even if the event is for a woman.