festa
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7.6
- noun
- /ˈfɛstə/
- Enjoy the festa!
- Caboclo festas
Examples
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Everyone was a child again during the festa.
Academic text (2003) -
He's got to propose at the festa.
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'All the world has come to our festa tonight.'
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It's going to be a festa!
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We were just talking about the festa, Anne.
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Anne, darling, you can't miss the festa.
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He danced with Anne at the festa.
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Since this is the night of the festa, signor, I beg permission for one dance with the signorina.
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The outcome was that despite every strenuous effort, the festa could not be celebrated strictly in the traditional manner.
Academic text (1992) -
Last weekend, the community organized a big festa to celebrate the local harvest with music, dancing, and traditional food.
Synonyms
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1.0
A time when people gather to celebrate with food and fun
81
3.1
A public party with music, food, and events
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3.5
A happy public celebration with music and decorations
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4.8
A lively outdoor party with music, dancing, and food
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6.5
A public event with music, games, and food to raise money
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9.9
A local festival with music, food, and market stalls
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Etymology
Festa comes from the Latin festum, which means 'feast' or 'festival', and it shares the same root as English festival and feast. So a festa is a celebration with music, dancing, and special food.