fiestas patrias in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for fiestas patrias in the Spanish»English Dictionary

fiestas patrias Info

fiestas patrias

In Latin America, a period of one or more days on which each country celebrates its independence. There are usually military parades, firework displays, and folk activities typical of the country.

fiesta patria N f LatAm

fiesta patria

independence day

See also fiestas patrias

fiestas patrias Info

fiestas patrias

In Latin America, a period of one or more days on which each country celebrates its independence. There are usually military parades, firework displays, and folk activities typical of the country.

Translations for fiestas patrias in the English»Spanish Dictionary

national holiday

fiesta f patria LatAm

Translations for fiestas patrias in the Spanish»English Dictionary

patrio (patria) ADJ liter

deber patrio

duty to one's country

amor patrio

love for one's country

suelo patrio

native soil

patria N f

patria

homeland

patria

mother country

patria

fatherland

luchar/morir por la patria

to fight/die for one's country

¡viva la patria!

God save Colombia (o Spain etc.)!

hacer patria

to fly the flag (for one's country)

y para hacer patria lo único que bebemos es vino español hum

we do our bit for our country by only drinking Spanish wine inf

fiestas Info

fiestas

A fiesta in Spain can be a day of neighborhood celebrations, a larger event for a town or city, or a national holiday, to commemorate a saint's day or some historical event. For example, Madrid has the fiestas de San Isidro, in honor of its patron saint. Other famous Spanish holidays include the Fallas in Valencia, the Sanfermines in Pamplona, and the Feria de Sevilla.
They can last for a week or more, during which everyday life is often interrupted. Classes in schools may stop and banks, stores, and post offices alter their opening hours. There are often bullfights and dancing to live bands and people eat and drink plentifully.

See also Sanfermines, Feria de Sevilla, Fallas

Sanfermines Info

Sanfermines

The fiestas de San Fermín, Pamplona's patron saint, are the festival for which the Navarrese capital has become world-famous. It begins on July 6 with the txupinazo, the firing of a rocket in the main square. The bull-running, or encierro, starts at 8 a.m. the following day and takes place every day until July 14. The bulls that will fight that evening are released, and those who wish to, usually young men, run in front of them. Accidents are frequent.

Feria de Sevilla Info

Feria de Sevilla

A two-week celebration in Seville, Spain, starting two weeks after Semana Santa.
The fair centers around the fairground in the south of Seville with many and varied amusement stands and food stalls. Another feature is the famous casetas. These are wooden houses that serve as private places in which the peña, clubs formed by people taking part in the fair, gather to dance, sing, eat and drink.

Fallas Info

Fallas

The most important festival in the autonomous region of Valencia. The Fallas take place every year between March 12 and 19.
The highlight is the burning of the fallas on the night of March 19. Fallas are groups of huge painted cardboard and wood figures which depict current events and famous people.
Each neighborhood makes its own falla. They are erected on one night, known as the plantá, and displayed the next day. A panel of judges "pardons" the best one and it is placed in the falla museum.

fiesta N f

1. fiesta (celebración):

fiesta

party

fiesta de cumpleaños

birthday party

dieron una gran fiesta

they threw o had a big party

cualquier visita es una fiesta para ella

every visit is a treat for her

los vecinos están de fiesta

the neighbors are having a party

aguar la fiesta

to spoil the fun

aguar la fiesta

to be a wet blanket inf

hacerle fiestas a alg.

to make a fuss of sb

no estoy para fiestas

I'm not in the mood for fun and games

tener la fiesta en paz

to enjoy some peace and quiet

tengamos la fiesta en paz

that's enough!

tengamos la fiesta en paz

cut it out! inf

tengamos la fiesta en paz

let's have some peace and quiet

2.1. fiesta (día festivo):

fiesta

holiday

el lunes es fiesta

Monday is a holiday

santificar las fiestas REL

to observe feast days

2.2. fiesta <fiestas fpl >:

fiestas (festejos)

fiesta

fiestas (festejos)

festival

fiestas (de fin de año, etc)

festive season

esta semana son las fiestas del pueblo

this week the town's holding its annual festival o fiesta

¡felices fiestas!

Merry Christmas!

¡felices fiestas!

Happy Christmas! Brit

¿dónde vas a pasar estas fiestas?

where are you going to spend the vacation? Am

¿dónde vas a pasar estas fiestas?

where are you going to spend the holidays? Brit

See also fiestas

fiestas Info

fiestas

A fiesta in Spain can be a day of neighborhood celebrations, a larger event for a town or city, or a national holiday, to commemorate a saint's day or some historical event. For example, Madrid has the fiestas de San Isidro, in honor of its patron saint. Other famous Spanish holidays include the Fallas in Valencia, the Sanfermines in Pamplona, and the Feria de Sevilla.
They can last for a week or more, during which everyday life is often interrupted. Classes in schools may stop and banks, stores, and post offices alter their opening hours. There are often bullfights and dancing to live bands and people eat and drink plentifully.

fiestas patrias in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for fiestas patrias in the Spanish»English Dictionary

patria [ˈpa·trja] N f

patria

native land

patria adoptiva

adoptive homeland

patria celestial

heaven

madre patria

mother country

madre patria LatAm

Spain

fiesta [ˈfjes·ta] N f

1. fiesta (día):

fiesta

holiday

¡Felices Fiestas!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

hoy hago fiesta

I have taken the day off today

2. fiesta (celebración):

fiesta

celebration

fiesta (mayor)

festival

aguar la fiesta inf

to be a wet blanket

3. fiesta inf (humor):

estar de fiesta

to be in a very cheerful mood

4. fiesta inf (asunto):

tengamos la fiesta en paz

let's agree to differ