festejo
“festejo” means “celebration” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
celebration
Also: festivity, bullfighting event
📝 In Action
El festejo de su cumpleaños duró hasta la madrugada.
A2The birthday celebration lasted until the early morning.
Los festejos populares incluyen música y baile en la plaza.
B1The public festivities include music and dancing in the square.
Asistimos a un festejo taurino en la plaza de toros.
B2We attended a bullfighting event at the bullring.
I celebrate
Also: I court / I woo
📝 In Action
Yo siempre festejo mis logros con mis amigos.
A1I always celebrate my achievements with my friends.
Hoy festejo que tengo un nuevo trabajo.
A2Today I celebrate that I have a new job.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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How would you say 'the birthday celebration'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish verb 'festejar', which in turn comes from the word 'fiesta'. These all trace back to the Latin word 'festa', meaning 'holidays' or 'joyous feasts'.
First recorded: 16th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'festejo' more formal than 'fiesta'?
Yes, slightly. 'Fiesta' is used for any casual party, while 'festejo' often describes the event or the act of celebrating specifically.
Can 'festejo' be a verb?
Yes, 'festejo' is the present-tense 'I' form of the verb 'festejar' (to celebrate).
Is 'festejo' used in Spain and Latin America?
Yes, it is used everywhere, though in Spain it is very commonly associated with bullfighting events (festejos taurinos).