celebrado
“celebrado” means “held” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
held
Also: performed
📝 In Action
El partido celebrado ayer fue muy emocionante.
A2The match held yesterday was very exciting.
La reunión será celebrada en el salón principal.
B1The meeting will be held in the main hall.
Fue un acto celebrado con mucha solemnidad.
B2It was a ceremony performed with great solemnity.
acclaimed
Also: famous, celebrated
📝 In Action
Es el autor más celebrado de su generación.
B2He is the most acclaimed author of his generation.
Su última película fue muy celebrada por la crítica.
C1Her latest movie was highly praised by the critics.
Fue una ocurrencia muy celebrada por todos los asistentes.
C1It was a witty remark much appreciated by everyone attending.
celebrated
📝 In Action
Hemos celebrado su cumpleaños hoy.
A2We have celebrated his birthday today.
Ellos habían celebrado la victoria antes de tiempo.
B1They had celebrated the victory ahead of time.
¿Has celebrado ya tu aniversario?
A2Have you celebrated your anniversary yet?
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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How do you say 'The meeting held yesterday'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'celebratus', which meant something that was frequented by many people or performed in a solemn way.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'celebrado' always mean a party is happening?
Not necessarily! While it can come from partying, it often just means an event 'took place' (like a meeting) or that someone is 'highly respected' (like a famous writer).
When do I use 'celebrado' vs 'célebre'?
Use 'célebre' for someone famous in general (una persona célebre). Use 'celebrado' when you want to emphasize that their specific work or actions were 'praised' or 'applauded' by others.
Is it used for sports?
Yes! You will often see 'el partido celebrado en Madrid' to mean 'the match that was played/held in Madrid'.