Pronunciations (4)
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/fɪˈestə/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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/fiˈɛstə/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
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fɪˈɛstə
Pronunciation notes
- GB
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fiˈɛstə
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- US
Noun
A religious festival.
Usage- in Spanish-speaking countries
A festive occasion.
- Synonyms
- Examples
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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.
Verb
To take part in a festive celebration; to party.
Usage- Intransitive
- Examples
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We're going to party, karamu, fiesta, forever
Noun
an elaborate party (often outdoors)
- Broader terms