festa

Definitions of festa
  1. noun
    an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment
    synonyms: intrattenimento, party, ricevimento, trattenimento
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    ballo, serata danzante, veglione
    a party for social dancing
    veglione
    a lavish dance requiring formal attire
  2. noun
    a group of people gathered together for pleasure
    synonyms: intrattenimento, party, ricevimento, trattenimento
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    cena
    a party of people assembled to have dinner together
    serata
    a party of people assembled in the evening (usually at a private house)
    rimpatriata
    a party of former associates who have come together again
    banchetto, convito, imbandigione, sagra, simposio
    a ceremonial dinner party for many people
  3. noun
    a Christian holy day; one of four specified days when certain payments are due
    synonyms: festività
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    Annunciazione, Annunziata
    a festival commemorating the announcement of the Incarnation by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland
    Natale
    a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Christ; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland
    Pentecoste
    seventh Sunday after Easter; commemorates the emanation of the Holy Spirit to the Apostles; a quarter day in Scotland
  4. noun
    a day designated for feasting
    synonyms: festività
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    Natale
    a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Christ; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland
    Pasqua
    a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
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