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How to Say "feast" in Spanish

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banquete

bahn-KEH-tehbaŋˈkete

nounB1formal
Use 'banquete' when referring to a large, elaborate, and often celebratory meal, such as one held at a wedding or formal event.
A long wooden table filled with many plates of delicious food, including roasted chicken, fresh bread, and fruit, with many chairs around it.

Examples

El banquete de la boda fue espectacular.

The wedding banquet was spectacular.

Los reyes ofrecieron un gran banquete en el palacio.

The kings hosted a great feast in the palace.

Using 'el' with banquete

This is a masculine word, so you should always use 'el' (the) or 'un' (a) before it.

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.

orgía

nounC1figurative
Use 'orgía' metaphorically to describe a rich, overwhelming abundance of something, especially colors, sounds, or other sensory experiences, rather than a literal party.

Examples

El jardín en primavera es una orgía de colores y aromas.

The garden in spring is an abundance of colors and scents.

Feast as a Meal vs. Feast for the Senses

The most common mistake is using 'orgía' to describe a large meal. Remember that 'banquete' is for a literal feast (a meal), while 'orgía' is a figurative term for an overwhelming sensory experience, like a riot of colors or sounds.

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