banquete
/banˈkete/masculine
The Spanish word for banquet is banquete. Wiktionary also lists convite and comida festiva.
Meaning: large celebratory meal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| banquete | /banˈkete/ | masculine |
| convite | /komˈbite/ | |
| comida festiva | /komida festiba/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
All three terms refer to a large celebratory meal. Use banquete to describe the meal itself, or comida festiva to describe a festive meal.
Which one should you use?
banquete refers to the actual meal, whereas convite can refer to either the banquet itself or the formal invitation to the feast. In a literary context, convite is often used to represent the invitation.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you may hear the informal term comilona used to refer to a banquet.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb banquetear means to feast or to treat someone to a banquet. Its reflexive form, banquetearse, is used to emphasize the act of participating in a feast or feasting together.
How do you pronounce it?
/banˈkete/
Did you know?
- The word banquete shares an ancient root with the English word 'bank'. It originally referred to the long bench or table where guests sat to feast.
- In some Spanish cultures, a banquete is not just a meal but is used as a metonym for the entire wedding reception, including the party and dancing.
Examples in context
- El banquete será al aire libre.The banquet will be open-air.This sentence is useful for describing the location of the banquete.Tatoeba #8187769 by arh, translation #8271968 by lunchmeat317
- Yo inventé una excusa por perder el banquete.I invented an excuse for missing the banquet.This sentence is useful for expressing a reason for missing a banquete.Tatoeba #5132071 by albrusgher, translation #4595326 by AlanF_US
- Tom quiere que Mary compre un nuevo vestido para el banquete.Tom wants Mary to buy a new dress for the banquet.This sentence is useful for discussing preparations, such as clothing, for a banquete.Tatoeba #5986210 by diegohn, translation #2033952 by CK
- El banquete de gala se llevará a cabo en el Hotel Riviera.The gala banquet will take place at the Riviera Hotel.
- Se ofrecerá un convite en honor a los invitados distinguidos.A banquet will be offered in honor of the distinguished guests.
- ¡La fiesta de cumpleaños de Juan fue un banquete de comida deliciosa!Juan's birthday party was a feast of delicious food!
- El ágape nupcial fue una experiencia gastronómica inolvidable.The wedding banquet was an unforgettable gastronomic experience.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are discussing their friend's wedding plans.
- MateoEl banquete de la boda es muy lujoso.The wedding banquet is very luxurious.
- LucíaSí, hay comida de todo el mundo.Yes, there is food from all over the world.
- Mateo¿Sabes cuántas personas irán al banquete?Do you know how many people will go to the banquet?
- LucíaCreo que Lucía invitó a cien personas.I think Lucía invited one hundred people.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “banquet” translations and entries banquete, convite, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries banquete, comida, convite, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
