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How to Say "party" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “party” is “fiesta” — use 'fiesta' for a general social gathering or celebration, like a birthday party or a holiday event.

fiesta🔊A1

Use 'fiesta' for a general social gathering or celebration, like a birthday party or a holiday event.

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celebraciónA1

Use 'celebración' for an informal gathering or event, often highlighting the act of celebrating something specific.

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baile🔊A1

Use 'baile' specifically when dancing is the main activity of the event, like a dance party or a ball.

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partido🔊A2

Use 'partido' when referring to a political party or an organized group within politics.

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bola🔊B2

Use 'bola' for a lively social gathering or bash, often implying a more casual and energetic get-together.

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bando🔊B1

Use 'bando' to refer to a group or faction, especially in a conflict, political division, or competition.

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parte🔊A1

Use 'parte' when referring to one side in a disagreement, dispute, or negotiation, not a social gathering.

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implicado🔊B2

Use 'implicado' to refer to a person or entity that is involved or implicated in a dispute, crime, or situation.

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fiesta

fyes-tahˈfjesta

nounA1informal
Use 'fiesta' for a general social gathering or celebration, like a birthday party or a holiday event.
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'.

celebración

nounA1informal
Use 'celebración' for an informal gathering or event, often highlighting the act of celebrating something specific.

Examples

La celebración de su cumpleaños fue espectacular.

The celebration for his birthday was spectacular.

baile

BAI-lehˈbai̯.le

nounA1informal
Use 'baile' specifically when dancing is the main activity of the event, like a dance party or a ball.
A colorful illustration showing a joyful couple performing a lively social dance step on a wooden floor.

Examples

Me encanta el baile flamenco.

I love flamenco dancing.

¿Vas a ir al baile de la escuela el viernes?

Are you going to the school dance on Friday?

Organizaron un baile de caridad para recaudar fondos.

They organized a charity ball to raise funds.

It's a Masculine Noun

Even though it ends in 'e', 'baile' is masculine. Always use 'el' or 'un' with it. For example, 'El baile fue divertido' (The dance was fun).

partido

par-TEE-dohpaɾˈti.ðo

nounA2formal
Use 'partido' when referring to a political party or an organized group within politics.
A group of diverse people standing together, symbolizing a political party.

Examples

Mi abuelo siempre vota por el mismo partido político.

My grandfather always votes for the same political party.

El líder del partido dio un discurso importante.

The leader of the party gave an important speech.

Not a Celebration!

Mistake: “Voy a un partido esta noche. (Meaning you're going to a celebration)”

Correction: Voy a una fiesta esta noche. Use `partido` only for sports or politics. A celebration or social get-together is a `fiesta`.

bola

boh-lahˈbo.la

nounB2informal
Use 'bola' for a lively social gathering or bash, often implying a more casual and energetic get-together.
Three cheerful figures wearing cone party hats, surrounded by colorful balloons and scattered confetti.

Examples

¿Vamos a la bola este sábado en casa de Pedro?

Are we going to the party this Saturday at Pedro's house?

¡Qué buena bola se armó anoche!

What a great party/bash was put together last night!

bando

BAHN-dohˈbando

nounB1
Use 'bando' to refer to a group or faction, especially in a conflict, political division, or competition.
Two groups of people wearing different colored shirts standing on opposite sides of a field.

Examples

En la guerra civil, muchas familias se dividieron en bandos opuestos.

During the civil war, many families were divided into opposing sides.

No quiero elegir un bando en esta discusión.

I don't want to choose a side in this argument.

Los caballeros del bando del rey ganaron la batalla.

The knights on the king's side won the battle.

Always Masculine

Even though it ends in 'o', which is standard, remember that 'el bando' is used even if the people in that group are women. It refers to the group itself.

Bando vs. Banda

Mistake: “Using 'bando' to mean a music group.”

Correction: Use 'banda' for a music group or a gang. 'Bando' is strictly for sides in a division or conflict.

parte

PAR-tehˈpaɾte

nounA1
Use 'parte' when referring to one side in a disagreement, dispute, or negotiation, not a social gathering.
A colorful jigsaw puzzle with one final piece being fitted into place by a hand.

Examples

La primera parte de la película fue un poco lenta.

The first part of the movie was a bit slow.

Quiero una parte del pastel de chocolate.

I want a piece of the chocolate cake.

Esa es mi parte favorita de la canción.

That's my favorite part of the song.

Always Feminine: 'la parte'

Even though it ends in '-e', this word is almost always feminine. Remember to use 'la', 'una', and adjectives that end in '-a'. For example, 'la parte más bonita' (the prettiest part).

Using 'el' instead of 'la'

Mistake: “Me gusta el parte de atrás del coche.”

Correction: Me gusta la parte de atrás del coche. Unless you mean 'official report', always use 'la' with this meaning.

implicado

eem-plee-KAH-dohimpliˈkaðo

nounB2
Use 'implicado' to refer to a person or entity that is involved or implicated in a dispute, crime, or situation.
A group of people working together to plant a tree, with one person specifically holding the sapling.

Examples

El principal implicado fue arrestado esta mañana.

The main person involved was arrested this morning.

Hay tres implicados en el accidente de tráfico.

There are three people involved in the traffic accident.

El juez escuchó el testimonio del implicado.

The judge heard the testimony of the person involved.

From Description to Person

By adding 'el' or 'un' in front of 'implicado', you turn the description into a person (the one who is involved).

Keep it Formal

Mistake: “Using 'el implicado' in a casual conversation with friends.”

Correction: In casual settings, just say 'el chico' or 'la persona'. 'Implicado' as a noun sounds like a police report.

Fiesta vs. Partido

The most common confusion is between 'fiesta' (a social event) and 'partido' (a political party). Remember that 'fiesta' is for celebrations and social gatherings, while 'partido' exclusively refers to political or competitive groups.

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