Synonyms for fiesta


Grammar : Noun
Spell : fee-es-tuh; Spanish fyes-tah
Phonetic Transcription : fiˈɛs tə; Spanish ˈfyɛs tɑ


Définition of fiesta

Origin :
  • 1844, Spanish, literally "feast" (see feast (n.)).
  • noun day of rest; religious celebration
Example sentences :
  • Once a year there is a village festival or "fiesta" in his or her honor.
  • Extract from : « Getting to know Spain » by Dee Day
  • The vigilant animal had also gone to the fiesta with the family.
  • Extract from : « The Dead Command » by Vicente Blasco Ibez
  • Though the field-sports were over, the fiesta of San Juan was not yet ended.
  • Extract from : « The White Chief » by Mayne Reid
  • It was his bold luck on the day of the fiesta that had enabled him to provide such a stock.
  • Extract from : « The White Chief » by Mayne Reid
  • On the second day after the fiesta there was a small dining party at the Presidio.
  • Extract from : « The White Chief » by Mayne Reid
  • There are but the three, mother, sister, and brother—the same you saw at the fiesta.
  • Extract from : « The White Chief » by Mayne Reid
  • Mayhap it was as well for Carlos that the sports were now ended, and the fiesta about to close.
  • Extract from : « The White Chief » by Mayne Reid
  • It was the same by which Carlos had ascended to perform his great feat on the day of the fiesta.
  • Extract from : « The White Chief » by Mayne Reid
  • The mestizo had been to the fiesta as well as his master, and his keen eyes had been busy on that day.
  • Extract from : « The White Chief » by Mayne Reid
  • It was evident to all that the delights of the Fiesta were beginning to tell on the old man.
  • Extract from : « When Dreams Come True » by Ritter Brown

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