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Fiesta

/fɪˈestə/ · noun

Meaning

(in Spanish-speaking countries) A religious festival..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (in Spanish-speaking countries) A religious festival.
  2. A festive occasion.
  3. (intransitive) To take part in a festive celebration; to party.

Example Sentences

Runners being chased by bulls during the San Fermin bull-running festival in Pamplona: But long working hours mean it's not all fiestas in Spain.
The police arrived swiftly, deciding it would be safer to keep watch over the fiesta rather than forcefully evict thousands of revellers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does fiesta mean?

Fiesta means (in Spanish-speaking countries) A religious festival..

What is a synonym for fiesta?

Common synonyms include celebration, party, fete, festival.

What is the opposite of fiesta?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use fiesta in a sentence?

Runners being chased by bulls during the San Fermin bull-running festival in Pamplona: But long working hours mean it's not all fiestas in Spain.

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