fiesta
UK: /fiˈɛstə/ | US: /fiˈɛstə/
n. a festive celebration or party, especially in Spanish-speaking countries
n. a religious festival in Spain or Latin America
The word "fiesta" comes directly from Spanish, where it means "festival" or "celebration." It traces back to the Latin festa, the plural of festum (meaning "feast" or "holiday"). The Latin root is tied to festus ("joyous, festive"), reflecting the word’s enduring association with communal joy and celebration. Spanish retained this term, and English borrowed it in the 19th century to evoke the vibrant, lively atmosphere of Spanish-style festivities.
The town’s annual fiesta features music, dancing, and colorful parades.
We attended a lively fiesta to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
The streets were filled with laughter during the summer fiesta.
A traditional fiesta often includes delicious food and fireworks.
She wore a beautiful dress to the neighborhood fiesta.