Synonyms for

Fiesta

Verb / fi:ˈestʌ / Another word for fiesta — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a Spanish festival or party

Synonyms & similar words

fete feast celebration party festival carnival jamboree gala festivity merrymaking feast funfair get-together soiree shindig happening jollification carousal jolly revelry fete hoopla

Synonyms by register

Formal

celebration festival observance commemoration

Informal

party bash shindig hoopla gala

Literary

revelry jubilee carnival

Antonyms

mourning funeral sadness grief somberness solemnity

Common collocations

  • annual fiesta
  • town fiesta
  • street fiesta
  • summer fiesta
  • fiesta parade
  • fiesta music
  • fiesta atmosphere

Word family

noun fiesta
verb fiestar

Usage note

Fiesta is a Spanish word commonly used in English to refer to a festive celebration, especially in Spanish-speaking cultures. It can also be used more generally for any lively party or festival.

Example sentences

  1. We are going to a fiesta to celebrate our friend's birthday.
  2. The whole town comes together for the annual fiesta.
  3. The music at the fiesta was so loud that I could feel it in my bones.
  4. The fiesta had lots of delicious food and drinks.
  5. I love going to a good fiesta and dancing all night long.

Quotes

  • A fiesta is a time when everyone in the community can come together to celebrate and have fun. - Anonymous
  • The best way to celebrate life is to have a fiesta. - Anonymous
  • The music and dancing at a fiesta can make all your worries disappear. - Anonymous

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