fiesta
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an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place)types:carnavala festival marked by merrymaking and processionsbacanalesan orgiastic festival in ancient Greece in honor of Dionysus (= Bacchus)festival de jazza festival that features performances by jazz artistssaturnalesan orgiastic festival in ancient Rome in honor of Saturnmartes de carnavala carnival held in some countries on Shrove Tuesday (the last day before Lent) but especially in New Orleanstype of:
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an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainmentsynonyms: guatequetypes:cóctelan afternoon party at which cocktails are servedbailea party for social dancingcertamen de whista progressive whist partytype of:acontecimientoa vaguely specified social event
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a group of people gathered together for pleasuretypes:cenaa party of people assembled to have dinner togetherrecepcióna formal party of people; as after a weddingveladaa party of people assembled in the evening (usually at a private house)garden-party, recepción al aire librea party of people assembled for social interaction out of doorsreunión de mujeresa party for women onlybodaa party of people at a weddingreunióna party of former associates who have come together againvelada musicala soiree assembled for the purpose of listening to musicdespedida de solterostag party held for a bachelor (usually on the night before he is married)type of:reunión sociala gathering for the purpose of promoting fellowship
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a large and noisy party of people
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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with English words of Spanish origin. Following the Mexican victory over the invading French army at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, Mexican communities in California and eventually the rest of the United States transformed this day into a celebration of Mexican culture.
It's time for a vocabulary fiesta! Learn all about the geography, culture, and history of Mexico with this list of essential terms. Travel from the jungle to the desert as you explore the climate of Mexico, the history of the Mayan and Aztec civilizations, and contemporary influences on the Mexican economy, such as globalization and free trade. You'll also get a taste of Mexican cuisine, including maize, tortillas, and chili peppers.
It's time for a vocabulary fiesta! Learn all about the geography, culture, and history of Mexico with this list of essential terms. Travel from the jungle to the desert as you explore the climate of Mexico, the history of the Mayan and Aztec civilizations, and contemporary influences on the Mexican economy, such as globalization and free trade. You'll also get a taste of Mexican cuisine, including maize, tortillas, and chili peppers.