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How to Say "get-together" in Spanish

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fiesta

/fyes-tah//ˈfjesta/

NounA1informal
Use 'fiesta' for a lively, celebratory get-together, often involving food, drinks, music, and dancing, similar to a party.
A group of happy friends gathered around a colorful birthday cake with lit candles and bright party balloons.

Examples

Mi hermano organiza una fiesta para su cumpleaños.

My brother is organizing a party for his birthday.

Fuimos a una fiesta en la playa anoche.

We went to a party on the beach last night.

Gracias por invitarme a la fiesta, ¡me divertí mucho!

Thanks for inviting me to the party, I had a lot of fun!

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).

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'.

reunión

NounB1casual
Use 'reunión' for a more general social gathering, particularly one involving family or close friends, which might be less about a big party and more about spending time together.

Examples

Este fin de semana tenemos una reunión familiar en casa de mis abuelos.

This weekend we have a family reunion at my grandparents' house.

Fiesta vs. Reunión

Learners often confuse 'fiesta' and 'reunión' by using 'fiesta' for any social gathering. Remember that 'fiesta' implies a more festive, party-like atmosphere, while 'reunión' is broader and can include more subdued family or friend get-togethers.

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