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feria

FEH-ree-ahˈfe.ɾja

fair, carnival

Also: fiesta, funfair
NounfA2
Spain (Andalusia)
A large, brightly colored Ferris wheel at a fairground, reaching high into a clear blue sky.

📝 In Action

Todos los años vamos a la feria del pueblo en agosto.

A2

Every year we go to the town fair in August.

Me encantan las atracciones de la feria, especialmente la rueda gigante.

B1

I love the rides at the carnival, especially the Ferris wheel.

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Common Collocations

  • ir de feria – to go to the fair
  • la feria de abril – the April Fair (famous Spanish festival)

trade fair

Also: exhibition
NounfB1neutral/formal
Two professionals in simple business attire shaking hands enthusiastically in front of a sleek, colorful trade show booth.

📝 In Action

Estaremos presentando nuestro nuevo producto en la feria de tecnología la próxima semana.

B1

We will be presenting our new product at the technology trade fair next week.

La feria del libro atrajo a miles de visitantes internacionales.

B2

The book exhibition attracted thousands of international visitors.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • exposición (exhibition)
  • congreso (conference)

Common Collocations

  • feria del libro – book fair
  • feria de muestras – trade show

market

Also: market stall
NounfB1
Chile, Argentina, Bolivia
An outdoor market stall piled high with fresh, colorful produce, including red apples and green leafy vegetables.

📝 In Action

Voy a la feria a comprar fruta fresca y verduras orgánicas.

B1

I'm going to the market to buy fresh fruit and organic vegetables.

La feria se pone todos los sábados en la plaza central.

B1

The market is set up every Saturday in the central square.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • mercado (market)
  • tianguis (street market (Mexico))

Common Collocations

  • la feria libre – free market (Chile/Argentina)

money

Also: dough
NounfC1informal
Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico (less common)
A simple stack of stylized paper money bills and several gold coins, representing cash.

📝 In Action

¿Tienes suficiente feria para el taxi?

C1

Do you have enough cash for the taxi?

Necesito hacer mucha feria para comprar esa moto.

C2

I need to make a lot of dough (money) to buy that motorcycle.

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Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'feria' in its most formal, business context?

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👥 Word Family▼
ferial(relating to a fair or holiday) — Adjective
feriado(holiday) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
seriamiseria
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *feriae*, which was a plural word meaning 'holidays' or 'feast days.' This reflects the original use of the word to describe days off or religious celebrations, which often included markets and festivals.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: feiraItalian: fiera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does 'feria' mean both 'festival' and 'market'?

Historically, festivals (holidays) often included large temporary markets where people gathered to trade goods. The meaning evolved slightly differently across regions: in Spain, it emphasizes the celebration; in parts of Latin America, it emphasizes the market aspect.

Is 'feria' for 'money' used everywhere?

No. The meaning of 'feria' as 'money' or 'cash' is regional slang, mostly found in Central America. If you use it outside of those areas, people will likely assume you mean 'festival' or 'market'.