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fiesta

noun fi·es·ta \fē-ˈes-tə\

: a public celebration in Spain and Latin America with parades and dances in honor of a saint

Full Definition of FIESTA

: festival; specifically : a saint's day celebrated in Spain and Latin America with processions and dances

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Spanish, from Latin festa — more at feast

First Known Use: 1844

Synonyms: carnival, celebration, fest, festivity, fete (or fête), festival, gala, jubilee

FIESTA Defined for Kids

noun fi·es·ta \fē-ˈe-stə\

: a celebration especially in Spain and Latin America that commemorates a saint

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