fiesta
/fyes-tah/
party
The most common meaning of fiesta is a 'party' or 'social gathering.' This image shows friends celebrating a birthday.
fiesta(Noun)
party
?a social gathering for celebration
celebration
?marking a special event
,get-together
?an informal gathering with friends or family
📝 In Action
Mi hermano organiza una fiesta para su cumpleaños.
A1My brother is organizing a party for his birthday.
Fuimos a una fiesta en la playa anoche.
A2We went to a party on the beach last night.
Gracias por invitarme a la fiesta, ¡me divertí mucho!
A2Thanks for inviting me to the party, I had a lot of fun!
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Nouns
In Spanish, nouns have a gender. 'Fiesta' ends in '-a', which is a big clue that it's a 'feminine' word. That's why you always say 'la fiesta' (the party) or 'una fiesta' (a party).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't Confuse 'Fiesta' with 'Partido'
Mistake: "Te invito a mi partido de cumpleaños."
Correction: Te invito a mi fiesta de cumpleaños. (I invite you to my birthday party.) 'Partido' means a sports game or match, or a political party. For a celebration, you always want to use 'fiesta'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Exclamations
You'll often hear people exclaim '¡Qué fiesta!' which can mean 'What a party!' It's a great way to show you're impressed by how lively and fun a gathering is.
In a broader sense, fiesta refers to a large 'festival' or public celebration, often rooted in tradition.
fiesta(Noun)
festival
?a public, often traditional or religious, celebration
holiday
?a day of celebration, often a public one
,feast day
?a day dedicated to a particular saint
📝 In Action
La Fiesta de San Fermín en Pamplona es mundialmente famosa.
B1The Festival of San Fermín in Pamplona is world-famous.
El primero de mayo es fiesta en muchos países.
A2The first of May is a holiday in many countries.
Cada pueblo tiene su propia fiesta patronal para celebrar a su santo.
B2Each town has its own patron saint's festival to celebrate its saint.
⭐ Usage Tips
Capital Letters for Official Names
When 'fiesta' is part of the official name of a festival, you write it with a capital letter, just like in English. For example, 'La Fiesta de la Tomatina'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: fiesta
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'fiesta' to mean a large, public celebration like a festival or holiday?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'fiesta' and 'feria'?
'Fiesta' is a general word for any party, celebration, or festival. 'Feria' is more specific and usually means a 'fair,' like a street fair, a book fair, or a large regional celebration with rides, stalls, and events, like the 'Feria de Abril' in Seville.
How do you say 'to party' in Spanish?
The most common way is the phrase 'ir de fiesta' (literally, 'to go of party'). You can also use the verb 'festejar,' which means 'to celebrate.' For example, 'Vamos a festejar tu nuevo trabajo' (Let's celebrate your new job).